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Ex-DeKalb standout will transfer from Illinois St.

Fundraiser benefits nonprofit organization

Jordan Threloff

2 more ‘coffee fund’ cases dropped

By JEFF ENGELHARDT jengelhardt@shawmedia,com

Joseph Alberti

Michael Hall

DeKALB – Attorneys for the three remaining Northern Illinois University employees charged with felonies in connection with the “coffee fund” investigation are hopeful the trend of dropped charges will continue.

In all, DeKalb County State’s Attorney Richard Schmack has dropped charges against five people charged in the NIU police investigation. Attorney J. Brick Van Der Snick believes his client

Remaining defendants ‘hopeful’ they will be next will be the next to be cleared.

Mark Beaird, an inventory specialist for materials management at NIU, is represented by Van Der Snick and due in court Tuesday.

“I am extremely pleased the state’s attorney office recognizes nothing illegal has taken place,” Van Der Snick said in response to the dropped charges against Beaird’s co-defendants. “We’re

hoping that since we are on next, we too will be dismissed.”

After Schmack dropped charges Thursday against Michael Hall, 56, of Shannon, and Joseph Alberti, 56, of Kings, Beaird remains the only employee who was invited back to work by NIU in January that still has a pending case.

The other two charged – Lawrence Murray, 52, of Rochelle, and

Kenneth Pugh, 57, of Sycamore – remain on paid leave that started in August. Murray, manager of property control, earns $53,818, while Pugh, director of materials management, makes $108,243 annually.

Richard Larson, attorney for Pugh, said he has been in constant discussions with the university and state’s attorney office to have charges dropped and Pugh rein-

ebb& flow

As more girls play sports, fewer women have coaching jobs

Daily Chronicle file photo

Sycamore coach Jill Carpenter watches one of her batters at the plate May 29, 2010, in the second inning of the IHSA Class 3A Sycamore Regional championship game in Sycamore.

By ROSS JACOBSON rjacobson@shawmedia.com

J

ill Carpenter has been the face of Sycamore softball for eight years.

A former shortstop and four-year starter at Northern Illinois University, Carpenter took over as the Spartans’ varsity head coach in 2006. She also helped form the Kishwaukee Valley Storm travel team.

Yet Carpenter still is sometimes mistaken for someone with a lesser role.

“Probably 75 percent of the time, if we get umpires at the game who don’t know me, they’ll go up to my assistant coach Vern Hjelmberg because they think he’s the head coach, when it’s really me,” Carpenter said.

Voice your opinion Is it better for girls high school sports teams to be coached by women? Vote online at Daily-Chronicle.com.

“There’s not that many female coaches, so it’s probably an easy assumption for them to make.”

Even if the mistake does no real harm, the reasoning behind the umpires’ assumptions is troubling.

Carpenter is one of only nine women who are varsity head coaches at the seven local high schools of DeKalb, Sycamore, Kaneland, Genoa-Kingston, Hinckley-Big Rock, Hiawatha and Indian Creek. Only 11 percent of

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WOMEN IN ATHLETICS

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stated. He said there has been hesitation because Pugh had a supervisory role, but Pugh never violated any laws or his job duties.

“We’ve managed to demonstrate by looking at his job description ... that he was not a decision maker on issues of recycling,” Larson said. “His colleagues at NIU have written a letter of support and I’ve tried to convey all of the positive things he has done for NIU above and beyond his job duties.”

varsity head coaching positions at local schools are held by women.

DeKalb, Sycamore and Indian Creek each have two women as head coaches, the most of any schools in the area. Kaneland is the only school with none.

“It’s a very complicated answer as to why this is, from individual choices to family structure barriers to organizational opportunities to societal stereotypes about gender and leadership,”saidNicoleLaVoi, associate director at the University of Minnesota’s Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sports. “It’s not a simple answer as to why this decline or the underrepresentation has occurred.”

See WOMEN COACHES, page A4

Rey sets sights on leading city

By DAVID THOMAS dthomas@shawmedia.com DeKALB – It’s hard to find a DeKalb-area organization that hasn’t counted John Rey among its members.

He’s a past president of the JOHN REY Ben Gordon F o u n d a t i o n , n Affiliation: t h e D e K a l b Independent School District n Age: 70 428 board and n Education: Kiwanis Club Master’s degree, of DeKalb. He MBA – finance , sits on Re:New Northern Illinois DeKalb’s board University of directors, and n Career: is a founding Community member of the volunteer, various DeKalb Educa- public/private tion Foundation. organizations.

“I choose to See biography at become involved www.JohnReybecause I drive forDeKalb.com on giving back to the communi- n Marital ty,” Rey said. “I status: Married, thought about Marjorie what motivates n Children: Danthat, and some iel, 45, Timothy, of it comes from 44 s e v e r a l m e n - n Website: t o r s I ’ v e h a d www.JohnReyover my career forDekalb.com at [DeKalb Ag/ Monsanto].”

Now, Rey is looking to take a leadership role on the DeKalb City Council with his bid for mayor.

“I feel my proven leadership skills qualify me to be a team leader on the City Council,” Rey said.

Like his opponents – Jennifer Groce, David Jacobson, and Mike Verbic – Rey says DeKalb is on the cusp of major change especially with its relationship with Northern Illinois University and its new president, Douglas Baker, who takes the title in July.

“I think it’s a major undertaking, but not an unrealistic goal to expect that to really be developed or the next year as we get new leadership in the community,” Rey said.

“We’re at a pivotal opportunity for change, and I see that as being effective change, positive change for the community.”

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Carpenter reacts after Sycamore scores during the second inning of the IHSA Class 3A Regional semifinal game against DeKalb on May 27, 2010, at Sycamore High School.

n Wednesday – Jennifer Groce n Thursday – David Jacobson n Today – John Rey n Saturday – Mike Verbic

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8 DAILY PLANNER Today Sexaholics Anonymous-DeKalb: 6:30 to 7:30 a.m.

Fridays at Christ Community Church, 1600 E. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb. This 12-step recovery program is for Internet addiction.

Contact: 815-508-0280. SA.org.

Weight Watchers: 8:30 a.m. weigh-in, 9 a.m. meeting Weight Watchers Store, 2583 Sycamore Road (near Aldi), DeKalb.

Coffee Club: 9 to 11 a.m. at Edward Jones, 1170 DeKalb Ave. in Sycamore. To discuss current events and investing. Coffee and doughnuts will be served. www. edwardjones.com.

Pass It On AA(C): 9:30 a.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb, 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com.

Story time: 10 a.m. at Barnes & Noble, 2439 Sycamore Road in DeKalb. Free readings are open to the public.

Narcotics Anonymous: Noon at 512 Normal Road in DeKalb; www. rragsna.org; 815-964-5959.

There is a Solution Too AA: 12:05 p.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb, 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com.

ACBL Duplicate Bridge: 12:30 p.m. at Wildwood North Recreation Center, 1 Birch St. in Sandwich.

815-498-4405.

DeKalb Women’s Club: 1 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church at Seventh and Franklin streets. For information, call Margaret at 815895-4329.

Elburn Lions Club Bingo: Doors open at 5 p.m. at 500 Filmore St. Early Bird Bingo starts at 6:30 p.m., followed by the first of four progressive raffles. Regular Bingo games start at 7 p.m. and include two split the pot games. Food and drink are available for purchase. 630-365-6315. Bingo license B-04001.

Peace vigil: 5 to 6 p.m. at Memorial Park at First Street and Lincoln Highway, DeKalb. DeKalb Interfaith Network for Peace and Justice Peace Circle follows at 6 p.m. 815-758-0796.

Sons of the American Legion Fish fry: 5 to 8 p.m. at Genoa Veterans Home, 311 S. Washington St. Cost is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, $7 for children 6 to 12 and free for children younger than 5.

Troop support rally: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at First Street and Lincoln Highway in DeKalb, across the street from Memorial Park.

B.Y.O.B. Big Book – 12 & 12 Discussion AA(C): 6 p.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb, 800-452-7990; www. dekalbalanoclub.com.

Big Book Discussion AA(C): 7 p.m. at Newman Catholic Student Center, 512 Normal Road, DeKalb, 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com.

Friday night activities and gallery hours: 7 to 9 p.m. at DeKalb Area Women’s Center, 1021 State St. All are welcome; programs vary each week. 815-758-1351.

Fox Valley AA(C): 7:30 p.m. at Salem Lutheran Church, 1022 N. Main St., Sandwich, 800-4527990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com.

County Line Group Big Book AA(C): 8 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church, 121 N. Sycamore St., Maple Park, 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com.

One Day At A Time AA(C): 8 p.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb, 800-4527990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com.

There is a Solution AA(C): 8 p.m. at Kingston Friendship Center, 120 Main St. 800-452-7990; www. dekalbalanoclub.com.

Day PAA(C): 9 p.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb, 800-452-7990; www. dekalbalanoclub.com.

Saturday Weight Watchers: 7:15 a.m. weigh-in, 7:45 a.m. and 9 a.m. meetings Weight Watchers Store, 2583 Sycamore Road (near Aldi), DeKalb.

Hinckley Area Food Pantry: 8 to 9 a.m. at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 324 W. McKinley Ave. Food distribution is available.

Overeaters Anonymous Walkand-Talk meeting: 8 to 9 a.m. at the Northern Illinois University Lagoon, meeting at the NIU Lincoln Highway parking lot. www.oa.org; Contact: Marilyn at 815-751-4822.

NICE Food and Clothing Center: 8:30 to 11 a.m. Saturdays, by appointment other days, at 346 S. County Line Road in Lee. This nondenominational food pantry serves the southwest part of DeKalb County and the southeast area of Lee County. 815-824-2228.

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8 WHAT’S HAPPENING AT DAILY-CHRONICLE.COM? Yesterday’s most-commented stories:

Yesterday’s most-viewed stories:

1. GOP Sen. Kirk announces support for gay marriage 2. Done deal: Curl sentenced to 37 years in Keller murder 3. Prosecutors: Curl to accept 37-year prison sentence for murder

1. Done deal: Curl sentenced to 37 years in Keller murder 2. Police: DeKalb man bound and gagged young girls 3. Two more cases in ‘coffee fund’ investigation dropped

Yesterday’s Reader Poll results:

Vol. 135 No. 81

Customer Service: 800-589-9363 Customer service phone hours: Mon.-Fri. 6 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sat.-Sun. 7 a.m.-10 a.m.

Today’s Reader Poll question:

Do you plan to vote in the local election April 9?

Is it better for girls high school sports teams to be coached by women?

Yes: 65 percent No: 20 percent Already voted: 9 percent Not sure: 6 percent Total votes: 243

• Yes • No • It doesn’t matter Vote online at Daily-Chronicle.com

Flash mobs, blue lights, autism awareness Occasionally I get to stretch my photography muscles and shoot a trade show or a friend’s wedding.

On Tuesday, I had one of the most delightful gigs ever. A friend who teaches at Northern Illinois University stopped her lecture a bit early to unleash a flash mob. My job was to capture witness reaction.

Unbeknownst to students in the large lecture room at NIU’s Cole Hall, she had arranged for people (students already in class and some waiting in the lobby) to suddenly come to the front of the room and bust some choreographed moves to an upbeat, lyric-less tune.

The true genius is that she also has a research interest in flash mobs, so it was a two-fer.

The dancers and the professor all wore blue and the large screen behind them explained the reason for the flash mob – to highlight World Autism Awareness Day, which was Tuesday.

Buildings and structures throughout the world were lit blue in celebration of this awareness-raising day.

As they danced, I shot faces showing delight, surprise, embarrassment, wonder and interest. Many clapped along; many whipped out their phones to record the event.

I didn’t see one expression of worry, despair or doubt. It struck me later that day that the expressions I didn’t see are likely the ones parents have when they first realize their child is “different.”

THE FINE LINE Jason Akst Of course, parents show love, determination, belief and incredible strength of will to make the world a better place for a child with autism or an autism spectrum disorder. I’ve seen those expressions on several parents I know, and they’re remarkable.

You’ve seen those expressions, too.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines ASDs as “a group of developmental disabilities that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges.”

Anyone who has or knows a child with an ASD would reel from this understatement.

Spectrum disorders mean that ASDs affect each person in different ways ranging from very mild to severe. “People with ASDs share some similar symptoms, such as problems with social interaction. But there are differences in when the symptoms start, how severe they are, and the exact nature of the symptoms,” the CDC says.

Other facts about ASDs: • There are no medical tests to detect them with any certainty.

• There are incurable.

• They begin in early childhood and last a lifetime.

• They occur in all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups.

• They are almost five times more common among boys than among girls, although some disorders are more common among girls.

The urgency to find the causes of these disorders is growing. In 2008, the CDC said about 1 in 88 kids was affected.

That’s truly scary, but then came March 2013, when a new CDC report found a prevalence rate of 1 in 50. People, that’s 2 percent of kids. The new data are based on a telephone survey of 100,000 parents of children ages 6 to 17. The new rate doesn’t replace the 1 in 88 official rate, but it strongly suggests that the prevalence of autism disorders is even higher than first thought.

Typical symptoms are almost too heartbreaking to contemplate in a young child just beginning to behold the world. A child with an ASD might not play “pretend” games, might be uninterested in other people, might avoid eye contact and seek solitude, might resist being cuddled. They might stop saying words they once knew.

For the sake of everyone, please read about and support research of ASDs.

• Jason Akst teaches journalism and public relations at Northern Illinois University. You can reach him at jasondakst@gmail.com.

8 TODAY’S TALKER

Famed movie critic Roger Ebert dies at 70

By CARYN ROUSSEAU The Associated Press CHICAGO – Roger Ebert had the most-watched thumb in Hollywood.

With a twist of his wrist, the Pulitzer Prize-winning critic could render a decision that influenced a nation of moviegoers and could sometimes make or break a film.

The heavy-set writer in the hornrimmed glasses teamed up on TV with Gene Siskel to create a format for criticism that proved enormously appealing in its simplicity: uncomplicated reviews that were both intelligent and accessible and didn’t talk down to ordinary movie fans.

Ebert, film critic for the Chicago SunTimes since 1967, died Thursday at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, two days after announcing on his blog that he was undergoing radiation treatment for a recurrence of cancer. He was 70.

“So on this day of reflection I say again, thank you for going on this journey with me. I’ll see you at the movies.”

Ebert wrote late Tuesday on his blog.

Despite this influence, Ebert considered himself “beneath everything else a fan.”

“I have seen untold numbers of movies and forgotten most of them, I hope, but I remember those worth remembering, and they are all on the same shelf in my mind,” Ebert wrote in his 2011 memoir titled “Life Itself.”

After cancer surgeries in 2006, Ebert lost portions of his jaw and the ability to speak, eat and drink. But he went back to writing full time and eventually even returned to television. In addition to his work for the Sun-Times, he became a prolific user of social media, connecting with fans on Facebook and Twitter.

Ebert’s thumb – pointing up or down – was his trademark. It was the main logo of the long-running TV shows Ebert co-hosted, first with Siskel of the rival

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8CORRECTIONS

A front-page article about William “Billy” Curl in Thursday’s Daily Chronicle contained an error. Curl was charged in October 2010 under DeKalb County State’s Attorney John Farrell; he was indicted in January 2012 under State’s Attorney Clay Campbell.

The Daily Chronicle regrets the error.

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8DID YOU WIN? AP photo

Pulitzer Prize-winning movie critic Roger Ebert works in his office Jan. 12, 2011, at the WTTW-TV studios in Chicago. Ebert died Thursday. He was 70.

Chicago Tribune and – after Siskel’s death in 1999 – with Sun-Times colleague Richard Roeper. A “two thumbs-up” accolade was sure to find its way into the advertising for the movie in question.

The nation’s best-known movie reviewer “wrote with passion through a real knowledge of film and film history, and in doing so, helped many movies find their audiences,” director Steven Spielberg said. His death is “virtually the end of an era, and now the balcony is closed forever.”

In early 2011, Ebert launched a new show, “Ebert Presents At the Movies.”

The show had new hosts and featured Ebert in his own segment, “Roger’s Office.” He used a chin prosthesis and enlisted voice-over guests or his computer to read his reviews.

Fans admired his courage, but Ebert

told The Associated Press that bravery had “little to do with it.”

“You play the cards you’re dealt,” Ebert wrote in an email in January 2011.

“What’s your choice? I have no pain. I enjoy life, and why should I complain?”

Scott Jordan Harris, a British man who wrote for Ebert’s website, said he was moved that the critic lost his voice but “never let that make him silent.”

Always modest, Ebert had Midwestern charm but stuck strongly to his belief that critics honestly tell audiences “how better to invest two hours of their lives.”

On the air, Ebert and Siskel bickered like an old married couple and openly needled each other. To viewers who had trouble telling them apart, Ebert was known as the fat one with glasses, Siskel as the thin, bald one.

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es, university officials have said.

NIU spokesman Paul Palian said there is no timetable for Murray and Pugh to potentially return to work.

Their investigation is more complex than the other cases, Palian said.

Charges have been

dropped against NIU Controller Keith Jackson and employees Michael Hall, Joseph Alberti, Keenon Darlinger and Susan Zahm.

Robert Albanese, former associate vice president of the Division of Finance and Facilities at NIU, pleaded guilty in March to violating

the State Property Control Act, a misdemeanor, and the felony charges against him were dropped. He was sentenced to 18 months of court supervision and fined $825.

Albanese can have the case expunged if he successfully completes court supervision.

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8STATE BRIEF Union Pacific donates $500,000 to Library SPRINGFIELD – Union Pacific Corp. has donated $500,000 to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library to celebrate the legacy of the man whose actions helped create the railroad.

Lincoln established the Union Pacific with the signing of the Pacific Railway Act in July 1862. The act provided land and a federal subsidy for the construction of the transcontinental railroad.

Union Pacific spokesman Bob Turner called it an honor for the railroad to support the library.

Foundation officials said the donation will be used to support the work of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield.

– Wire report

MORNING READ

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8 DAILY PLANNER Today Sexaholics Anonymous-DeKalb: 6:30 to 7:30 a.m.

Fridays at Christ Community Church, 1600 E. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb. This 12-step recovery program is for Internet addiction.

Contact: 815-508-0280. SA.org.

Weight Watchers: 8:30 a.m. weigh-in, 9 a.m. meeting Weight Watchers Store, 2583 Sycamore Road (near Aldi), DeKalb.

Coffee Club: 9 to 11 a.m. at Edward Jones, 1170 DeKalb Ave. in Sycamore. To discuss current events and investing. Coffee and doughnuts will be served. www. edwardjones.com.

Pass It On AA(C): 9:30 a.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb, 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com.

Story time: 10 a.m. at Barnes & Noble, 2439 Sycamore Road in DeKalb. Free readings are open to the public.

Narcotics Anonymous: Noon at 512 Normal Road in DeKalb; www. rragsna.org; 815-964-5959.

There is a Solution Too AA: 12:05 p.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb, 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com.

ACBL Duplicate Bridge: 12:30 p.m. at Wildwood North Recreation Center, 1 Birch St. in Sandwich.

815-498-4405.

DeKalb Women’s Club: 1 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church at Seventh and Franklin streets. For information, call Margaret at 815895-4329.

Elburn Lions Club Bingo: Doors open at 5 p.m. at 500 Filmore St. Early Bird Bingo starts at 6:30 p.m., followed by the first of four progressive raffles. Regular Bingo games start at 7 p.m. and include two split the pot games. Food and drink are available for purchase. 630-365-6315. Bingo license B-04001.

Peace vigil: 5 to 6 p.m. at Memorial Park at First Street and Lincoln Highway, DeKalb. DeKalb Interfaith Network for Peace and Justice Peace Circle follows at 6 p.m. 815-758-0796.

Sons of the American Legion Fish fry: 5 to 8 p.m. at Genoa Veterans Home, 311 S. Washington St. Cost is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, $7 for children 6 to 12 and free for children younger than 5.

Troop support rally: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at First Street and Lincoln Highway in DeKalb, across the street from Memorial Park.

B.Y.O.B. Big Book – 12 & 12 Discussion AA(C): 6 p.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb, 800-452-7990; www. dekalbalanoclub.com.

Big Book Discussion AA(C): 7 p.m. at Newman Catholic Student Center, 512 Normal Road, DeKalb, 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com.

Friday night activities and gallery hours: 7 to 9 p.m. at DeKalb Area Women’s Center, 1021 State St. All are welcome; programs vary each week. 815-758-1351.

Fox Valley AA(C): 7:30 p.m. at Salem Lutheran Church, 1022 N. Main St., Sandwich, 800-4527990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com.

County Line Group Big Book AA(C): 8 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church, 121 N. Sycamore St., Maple Park, 800-452-7990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com.

One Day At A Time AA(C): 8 p.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb, 800-4527990; www.dekalbalanoclub.com.

There is a Solution AA(C): 8 p.m. at Kingston Friendship Center, 120 Main St. 800-452-7990; www. dekalbalanoclub.com.

Day PAA(C): 9 p.m. at DeKalb Area Alano Club, 312 E. Taylor St., DeKalb, 800-452-7990; www. dekalbalanoclub.com.

Saturday Weight Watchers: 7:15 a.m. weigh-in, 7:45 a.m. and 9 a.m. meetings Weight Watchers Store, 2583 Sycamore Road (near Aldi), DeKalb.

Hinckley Area Food Pantry: 8 to 9 a.m. at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 324 W. McKinley Ave. Food distribution is available.

Overeaters Anonymous Walkand-Talk meeting: 8 to 9 a.m. at the Northern Illinois University Lagoon, meeting at the NIU Lincoln Highway parking lot. www.oa.org; Contact: Marilyn at 815-751-4822.

NICE Food and Clothing Center: 8:30 to 11 a.m. Saturdays, by appointment other days, at 346 S. County Line Road in Lee. This nondenominational food pantry serves the southwest part of DeKalb County and the southeast area of Lee County. 815-824-2228.

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8 WHAT’S HAPPENING AT DAILY-CHRONICLE.COM? Yesterday’s most-commented stories:

Yesterday’s most-viewed stories:

1. GOP Sen. Kirk announces support for gay marriage 2. Done deal: Curl sentenced to 37 years in Keller murder 3. Prosecutors: Curl to accept 37-year prison sentence for murder

1. Done deal: Curl sentenced to 37 years in Keller murder 2. Police: DeKalb man bound and gagged young girls 3. Two more cases in ‘coffee fund’ investigation dropped

Yesterday’s Reader Poll results:

Vol. 135 No. 81

Customer Service: 800-589-9363 Customer service phone hours: Mon.-Fri. 6 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sat.-Sun. 7 a.m.-10 a.m.

Today’s Reader Poll question:

Do you plan to vote in the local election April 9?

Is it better for girls high school sports teams to be coached by women?

Yes: 65 percent No: 20 percent Already voted: 9 percent Not sure: 6 percent Total votes: 243

• Yes • No • It doesn’t matter Vote online at Daily-Chronicle.com

Flash mobs, blue lights, autism awareness Occasionally I get to stretch my photography muscles and shoot a trade show or a friend’s wedding.

On Tuesday, I had one of the most delightful gigs ever. A friend who teaches at Northern Illinois University stopped her lecture a bit early to unleash a flash mob. My job was to capture witness reaction.

Unbeknownst to students in the large lecture room at NIU’s Cole Hall, she had arranged for people (students already in class and some waiting in the lobby) to suddenly come to the front of the room and bust some choreographed moves to an upbeat, lyric-less tune.

The true genius is that she also has a research interest in flash mobs, so it was a two-fer.

The dancers and the professor all wore blue and the large screen behind them explained the reason for the flash mob – to highlight World Autism Awareness Day, which was Tuesday.

Buildings and structures throughout the world were lit blue in celebration of this awareness-raising day.

As they danced, I shot faces showing delight, surprise, embarrassment, wonder and interest. Many clapped along; many whipped out their phones to record the event.

I didn’t see one expression of worry, despair or doubt. It struck me later that day that the expressions I didn’t see are likely the ones parents have when they first realize their child is “different.”

THE FINE LINE Jason Akst Of course, parents show love, determination, belief and incredible strength of will to make the world a better place for a child with autism or an autism spectrum disorder. I’ve seen those expressions on several parents I know, and they’re remarkable.

You’ve seen those expressions, too.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines ASDs as “a group of developmental disabilities that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges.”

Anyone who has or knows a child with an ASD would reel from this understatement.

Spectrum disorders mean that ASDs affect each person in different ways ranging from very mild to severe. “People with ASDs share some similar symptoms, such as problems with social interaction. But there are differences in when the symptoms start, how severe they are, and the exact nature of the symptoms,” the CDC says.

Other facts about ASDs: • There are no medical tests to detect them with any certainty.

• There are incurable.

• They begin in early childhood and last a lifetime.

• They occur in all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups.

• They are almost five times more common among boys than among girls, although some disorders are more common among girls.

The urgency to find the causes of these disorders is growing. In 2008, the CDC said about 1 in 88 kids was affected.

That’s truly scary, but then came March 2013, when a new CDC report found a prevalence rate of 1 in 50. People, that’s 2 percent of kids. The new data are based on a telephone survey of 100,000 parents of children ages 6 to 17. The new rate doesn’t replace the 1 in 88 official rate, but it strongly suggests that the prevalence of autism disorders is even higher than first thought.

Typical symptoms are almost too heartbreaking to contemplate in a young child just beginning to behold the world. A child with an ASD might not play “pretend” games, might be uninterested in other people, might avoid eye contact and seek solitude, might resist being cuddled. They might stop saying words they once knew.

For the sake of everyone, please read about and support research of ASDs.

• Jason Akst teaches journalism and public relations at Northern Illinois University. You can reach him at jasondakst@gmail.com.

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Famed movie critic Roger Ebert dies at 70

By CARYN ROUSSEAU The Associated Press CHICAGO – Roger Ebert had the most-watched thumb in Hollywood.

With a twist of his wrist, the Pulitzer Prize-winning critic could render a decision that influenced a nation of moviegoers and could sometimes make or break a film.

The heavy-set writer in the hornrimmed glasses teamed up on TV with Gene Siskel to create a format for criticism that proved enormously appealing in its simplicity: uncomplicated reviews that were both intelligent and accessible and didn’t talk down to ordinary movie fans.

Ebert, film critic for the Chicago SunTimes since 1967, died Thursday at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, two days after announcing on his blog that he was undergoing radiation treatment for a recurrence of cancer. He was 70.

“So on this day of reflection I say again, thank you for going on this journey with me. I’ll see you at the movies.”

Ebert wrote late Tuesday on his blog.

Despite this influence, Ebert considered himself “beneath everything else a fan.”

“I have seen untold numbers of movies and forgotten most of them, I hope, but I remember those worth remembering, and they are all on the same shelf in my mind,” Ebert wrote in his 2011 memoir titled “Life Itself.”

After cancer surgeries in 2006, Ebert lost portions of his jaw and the ability to speak, eat and drink. But he went back to writing full time and eventually even returned to television. In addition to his work for the Sun-Times, he became a prolific user of social media, connecting with fans on Facebook and Twitter.

Ebert’s thumb – pointing up or down – was his trademark. It was the main logo of the long-running TV shows Ebert co-hosted, first with Siskel of the rival

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Chicago Tribune and – after Siskel’s death in 1999 – with Sun-Times colleague Richard Roeper. A “two thumbs-up” accolade was sure to find its way into the advertising for the movie in question.

The nation’s best-known movie reviewer “wrote with passion through a real knowledge of film and film history, and in doing so, helped many movies find their audiences,” director Steven Spielberg said. His death is “virtually the end of an era, and now the balcony is closed forever.”

In early 2011, Ebert launched a new show, “Ebert Presents At the Movies.”

The show had new hosts and featured Ebert in his own segment, “Roger’s Office.” He used a chin prosthesis and enlisted voice-over guests or his computer to read his reviews.

Fans admired his courage, but Ebert

told The Associated Press that bravery had “little to do with it.”

“You play the cards you’re dealt,” Ebert wrote in an email in January 2011.

“What’s your choice? I have no pain. I enjoy life, and why should I complain?”

Scott Jordan Harris, a British man who wrote for Ebert’s website, said he was moved that the critic lost his voice but “never let that make him silent.”

Always modest, Ebert had Midwestern charm but stuck strongly to his belief that critics honestly tell audiences “how better to invest two hours of their lives.”

On the air, Ebert and Siskel bickered like an old married couple and openly needled each other. To viewers who had trouble telling them apart, Ebert was known as the fat one with glasses, Siskel as the thin, bald one.

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NIU spokesman Paul Palian said there is no timetable for Murray and Pugh to potentially return to work.

Their investigation is more complex than the other cases, Palian said.

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Robert Albanese, former associate vice president of the Division of Finance and Facilities at NIU, pleaded guilty in March to violating

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8STATE BRIEF Union Pacific donates $500,000 to Library SPRINGFIELD – Union Pacific Corp. has donated $500,000 to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library to celebrate the legacy of the man whose actions helped create the railroad.

Lincoln established the Union Pacific with the signing of the Pacific Railway Act in July 1862. The act provided land and a federal subsidy for the construction of the transcontinental railroad.

Union Pacific spokesman Bob Turner called it an honor for the railroad to support the library.

Foundation officials said the donation will be used to support the work of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield.

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Fundraiser to help local woman fight cancer

By JEFF ENGELHARDT jengelhardt@shawmedia.com SYCAMORE – Residents can help a local cancer patient strike back at her disease every time they attempt to roll a strike Saturday at Four Seasons Sports in Sycamore.

Members of Christ Community Church in DeKalb have partnered with the Sycamore bowling alley to host a fundraiser for Dawn Horn,

If you go n What: Fundraiser for Dawn Horn n When: 6:30 p.m. Saturday n Where: Four Seasons Sports, 1745 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore

who needs a stem cell transplant in her fight against mantle cell lymphoma.

Horn, who was diagnosed with the cancer about five

months ago, is in remission after chemotherapy treatment, but the disease will come back if she is unable to undergo cell transplants.

Ruth Wood, organizer for the event, said Horn’s medical expenses are partially covered by insurance, but costs such as an at-home caregiver and transportation to and from Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago add up.

Wood said the group hopes to raise $5,000.

“We’re very, very excited about the response,” Wood said. “We have had a lot of donations from local businesses and individuals for silent auctions and raffles.”

The fundraiser is scheduled to last from 6:30 to 11 p.m. Saturday and will cost $15 for admission, which includes two games, shoes and a raffle ticket. Silent auctions, door prizes and live music from local band Not By Chance are part of the event,

Wood said.

Marsha Royalty, owner of Four Seasons Sports, said the fundraiser is a great opportunity to help the community and help a friend. Royalty knows Horn through church and also has experienced a family member fighting cancer.

“We try to help any way we can when someone is in need,” Royalty said. “I think it’s wonderful to see that help both on the part of individu-

als and businesses.”

Wood said residents should feel free to come and go as they please during the event, and tickets would be available at the door. For those who cannot attend but would like to donate, Wood said they could make a contribution at www.helphopelive. org by searching for Horn’s name in the patient search.

The group has raised about a third of its target amount at $1,500, Wood said.

NIU students, professors carry water to raise money

By STEPHANIE HICKMAN shickman@shawmedia.com DeKALB – Jessie Shattuck’s shoulders were burning with pain Thursday as she took her 18th lap around the Martin Luther King Jr. Commons.

But Shattuck, a junior at Northern Illinois University, continued to carry her two gallons of water around the quarter-mile perimeter of the commons in support of a good cause, she said.

Shattuck was joined by dozens of other NIU students, professors and community members in the Walk with Water fundraiser benefitting the nonprofit Tanzania Development Support organization in DeKalb.

The event, which raised more than $2,000, represented the girls in Tanzania who often walk an average of six miles

a day carrying five pounds of water for their families, said NIU history and women’s studies instructor and Tanzania Development board member Sandra Dawson.

When the girls are out carrying water, they are not able to attend school for the day, which is a problem, she said.

“The idea is to raise awareness between walking with water and education,” she said.

Dawson said at schools in the poorest parts of Tanzania, a country in southeast Africa, it’s common for an entire class to share a single textbook.

When a student misses school, she cannot make up the lessons, which can lead her to fail exams and ultimately drop out of school, she said.

“The education that they’re getting is pretty limited,” she said.

Kurt Thurmaier, a profes-

sor of public administration at NIU, said educating girls in impoverished countries such as Tanzania is especially important because research has shown educated women will double their income, have fewer children and provide their children with an education.

“Educating girls through high school is absolutely essential to breaking the cycle of poverty,” he said.

To help break this cycle, Thurmaier, along with Tanzania Development volunteers and about 10 to 15 students, will use the money raised from the Walk with Water event to help buy building supplies to construct a library during a planned summer trip to Tanzania.

One of the students embarking on the trip is Cory Lipsett, a junior history major at NIU. Lipsett, who is visually impaired, will work to bet-

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Jenny Krug (left) walks with Kurt Thurmaier (right) as they carry water around the Martin Luther King Jr. Commons on Thursday on the NIU campus for the Walk with Water fundraiser. ter assist the people with disabilities in Tanzania, he said.

Lipsett also will be helping the other volunteers work with Tanzania residents to build a library that will benefit about 2,000 students of all ages.

After realizing how for-

tunate he was compared to those in Tanzania, who often don’t receive a higher education, Lipsett said he believes education should begin at a young age if students want to succeed.

“It starts from the ground up,” he said.

Thurmaier said the trip will give be a transformative experience for the students and volunteers.

“This is an unimaginable world to millions of people,” he said. “They [will] see the world as it is for millions of people.”

Rey says he will reach out to NIU if elected mayor Ovitz, 99, remembered for community involvement

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By DAVID THOMAS Rey said he would reach out to NIU if elected mayor, attending meetings of the NIU Board of Trustees and its various student groups to hear their concerns.

Every mayoral candidate has some connection with NIU, which is the city’s largest employer. Two – Groce and Verbic – are employed there.

Rey earned an MBA at NIU. Rey joined Jacobson in stating that he believes it would be a conflict of interest for the mayor of DeKalb to be an NIU employee.

“How can an employee of Northern effectively negotiate city and university issues if their job might be in jeopardy?” Rey said. “How can an employee of Northern approach the president of the university at a negotiation table if they in turn have to recuse them of discussion with council members, of voting on issues in front of City Council?”

Rey said he also felt Jacobson had a conflict of interest because of his occupation as a landlord. Jacobson rents out the rooming house at 900 Greenbrier Road to the NIU fraternity Sigma Alpha Mu. “That could raise some potential areas of conflict as well,” Rey said. “I am kind of frustrated at watching the same house with screens falling off the front of the windows and having the candidate talk about landlords putting responsible maintenance into their buildings.”

Rey is a member of the city’s Economic Development Commission, which reviews different economic proposals before they head to city council. His work occasionally involves tax increment financing, a special funding mechanism that local governments use to cure blighted properties.

Rey said TIF funds should be used on private and public projects that require additional work to develop.

“The projects that are appropriate for TIF are for those that would be a significant

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Jerry Smith (right) speaks to the attendees Thursday during the fundraiser event as mayoral candidate John Rey listens (far left) at the Hillside Restaurant in downtown DeKalb.

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hurdle to overcome,” Rey said.

“Either in a deteriorated property or land site that might need additional funds to recondition it.”

By this measure, Rey said the council was right in deciding to loan $900,000 in TIF proceeds to Olive Garden as the restaurant chain would have faced numerous start-up costs because of the site property’s condition. Olive Garden’s parent company, Darden Restaurants, later abandoned the plan.

Rey also supported the council’s decision to approve $2 million in TIF funds for the library’s planned expansion, something his opponent Jacobson voted against as an alderman.

“I think those types of projects that are going to refurbish

the property and stimulate jobs and economic activity in our community are certainly appropriate for TIF,” Rey said.

Rey sees housing and the city’s economy as being linked issues. He says making improvements to the city’s existing housing stock will encourage people to invest in DeKalb.

“I think to drive that need, we’re going to have to attract jobs that are, in turn, going to attract people that want to live here,” Rey said.

Rey was a member of the Safe and Quality Housing Task Force that considered different ways to revamp the city’s housing stock. When the task force concluded in summer 2012, the council later passed rules the task force recommended later that year.

To implement those rules, the city created a housing bureau, which has been criticized for its funding mechanism and necessity. Rey supported the different rules the council passed, but said the bureau’s performance should be evaluated after 6 months to a year.

“The housing bureau, I

would see, working as the implementation arm for City Council policy,” Rey said. “As we get into assessing the current housing stock, if those needs should change over a four-year term as mayor, I would certainly see revisiting that area of quality housing.”

Like his opponents, Rey also emphasized the need for residents to work with police to crack down on crime in the area. He said it is paramount that DeKalb’s police, fire, and public works crews are adequately funded.

If he is elected Tuesday, Rey said he would like the city to be safer and it’s government more financially secure when his term ends in 2017. He says his teamwork-oriented leadership style will foster a positive environment on the council, although that might be a challenge in the early going.

“I realize there are some strong personalities on City Council; there have been, there will be,” Rey said. “I see that as a challenge, to get the right atmosphere achieved within those individuals interacting.”

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DeKALB – For Jane Ovitz, her husband, John, was more than a doctor and a philanthropist. He was an improver.

“If we had an opportunity to create something here, let’s do it,” Ovitz said.

“He wanted John Ovitz to keep the pulse of the community where he could then, if it was a good effort, to support the effort.”

John Ovitz, 99, died Tuesday night, a day after he suffered injuries from falling in his home in Sycamore.

John Ovitz was born in 1914. He graduated from Dartmouth College in 1935, and then from Northwestern University Medical School in 1939. He was a doctor in the U.S. Army Medical Corps from 1941 to 1946.

In 1946, he came back to

Sycamore, taking over his father’s medical practice.

He continued treating patients in the area until his retirement in 1999. Jane Ovitz noted that it is hard to find a Sycamore resident who didn’t receive care from him.

John Ovitz was honored in February by Sycamore Rotary with the Rotary Foundation District Service Award for his many years of service. The group now honors members with the John W. Ovitz Rotarian of the Year Award.

John Ovitz joined the Sycamore Rotary Club in 1951, serving as the group’s president from 1966 to 1967.

Jane Ovitz said he was going to resign because of his inability to attend the meetings, but the group’s president refused, and made Ovitz a lifetime honorary member.

Jane Ovitz said funeral plans are pending, but there will probably be some kind of memorial service at The Federated Church of Sycamore in May.

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Kingston candidates see bright future

By JEFF ENGELHARDT jengelhardt@shawmedia.com KINGSTON – Three of trustees who helped Kingston expand its police department, repave roads and update its infrastructure are hoping to finish what they started.

Incumbents John “Jack” Fischer, Robert Ruehl Jr. and Joseph Hengels hope to continue their decade-plus run on the Kingston board of trustees and fend off challenger Barrie Greenwell for the three positions up for election Tuesday.

Ruehl, the longest-tenured of the candidates at 16 years, said he is proud of the improvements the board has made during his time, including expanding the police department from one part-time

Candidate bios Barrie Greenwell Age: 54 Career: Service technician at Midwest Energy Management Family: Married Experience: Challenger

Robert Ruehl Jr. Age: 47 Career: Controller at molding company in Elgin Family: Married with two kids Experience: Incumbent, 16 years

John “Jack” Fischer Age: 42 Career: Shop foreman at Yes Equipment and Service Family: Married with two children Experience: Incumbent, 12 years

Joseph Hengels Age: 48 Career: HVAC technician Family: Married with one son Experience: Incumbent, 12 years

to two full-time officers.

But he said Kingston can grow if it fosters a closer relationship and more partnerships with Genoa – a relationship he said he can facilitate.

“We share enough services already, so there is no reason we can’t work hand-

in-hand to benefit both communities,” Ruehl said.

Greenwell could not be reached for comment. He did respond to the Daily Chronicle’s questions on its Election Central website, on which he said one partnership could come in the form of a bike

Police seek IDs in stolen check scheme DAILY CHRONICLE Police are asking local residents to help them identify five people who allegedly cashed a total of 30 checks stolen from a Sycamore company.

The checks were written from a Castle Back account and cashed at Castle Bank branches throughout northern Illinois, according to a news release. The names and addresses are non-existent, with most of the fake addresses being in DeKalb.

Anyone with information should contact Sycamore police investigators at 815895-3435 or DeKalb County Crime Stoppers at 815-8953272.

These five men allegedly cashed a total of 30 stolen checks.

8POLICE REPORTS Note to readers: Information in Police Reports is obtained from the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office and city police departments. Individuals listed in Police Reports who have been charged with a crime have not been proven guilty in court.

DeKalb city Chase A. Witman, 23, of the 300 block of Eli G. Jewell Court in Sycamore, was charged Thursday, April 4, with criminal damage to property.

James Hernandez, 33, of the 1200 block of South Second Street in DeKalb, was charged Thursday, April 4, with driving under the influence of alcohol.

Gregory S. Davis, 38, of the 300 block of Hickory Street in DeKalb, was arrested Thursday, April 4, on a failure-to-appear warrant for reckless driving.

Andrew N. Banach, 21, of the 1100 block of West Hillcrest Avenue in DeKalb, was charged Wednesday, April 3, with two counts of domestic battery.

path that connects both communities to provide safer transportation.

He also targeted improvements to the village’s water system as a top priority – a stance with which all three incumbents agreed.

Hengels said he hopes residents take the power back by taking control of their electricity prices. The 12-year board member said he hopes the second time is the charm for electrical aggregation in the village, which would allow residents to save on their power bills by receiving a bulk price on the open market.

Although the referendum failed once before, Hengels said he believes the village did a better job educating residents about the option and letting them know they can opt out of the alternative

price.

“Getting that referendum to pass is huge for me,” Hengels said. “Even if you’re only saving $10 a month, it’s still a win-win.”

Fischer, also a 12-year veteran of the board, said he would focus on expanding business opportunities in Kingston. Because of budget constraints, Fischer said the village is unable to offer incentives, but he believed a partnership with the DeKalb County Economic Development Corp. could help.

He said the village is working with the corporation to develop industrial business on the southwest side.

“We went through a growth spurt a few years ago, and we handled that well,” Fischer said. “Hopefully this partnership can spurt more growth.”

8LOCAL BRIEFS NIU names 3 Board of Trustees Professors

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DeKALB – Three Northern Illinois University professors were honored for their work by being named Board of Trustees Professors.

Dan Gebo in anthropology, Paul Kelter in literacy education and Zhili Xiao in physics are the 2013 honorees. Each of them will be awarded a $10,000 stipend that can be renewed during a five-year term.

An NIU news release describes Board of Trustees Professors as not only being top in their respective fields of research, but also for being excellent teachers to NIU students.

Gebo, Kelter and Xiao will be presented with their awards during the annual Faculty Awards Ceremony and Reception on April 22 in the Altgeld

DeKalb County volunteer DeKALB – The DeKalb fair at Hopkins Park County Community Gardens

Dominque N. Hopkins, 21, of the 800 block of Kimberly Drive, DeKalb, was arrested Wednesday, April 3, on a failure-to-appear warrant for consumption of alcohol by a minor.

Antavwan L. Harris II, 19, of the 1100 block of Regent Drive, DeKalb, was arrested Wednesday, April 3, on a failure-to-appear warrant for assault.

Janet L. Sitzes, 29, of the 800 block of Kimberly Drive, DeKalb, was charged Wednesday, April

Community Gardens starts second season

DeKALB – A volunteer fair for middle and high school students will be from 6 to 8 p.m. April 16 at Hopkins Park Community Center, 1403 Sycamore Road.

Sponsored by the DeKalb County Keep Engaging Youth to Succeed and the Kishwaukee United Way, the Care or Be Square Youth & Family Volunteer Fair will feature at least 20 local organizations, according to a news release. Visitors will receive a booklet to help them navigate the fair and learn about other volunteer opportunities.

For information or vendor registration forms, contact Mary Hess at 815-756-8501, ext. 111.

3, with forgery.

Joe D. Hymon, 20, of the 700 block of West Hillcrest Avenue in DeKalb, was charged Wednesday, April 3, with domestic battery.

Peter P. Mabrie, 22, of the 900 block of North 14th Street in DeKalb, was arrested Thursday, April 4, on a failure-to-appear warrant for possession of drug paraphernalia.

Steven S. Puckett, 50, of the 800 block of North Seventh Street in DeKalb, was charged

will start its second growing season April 13 with a public orientation.

The free event will start at 1 p.m. at the Mayor’s Community Garden at the corner of Fifth and Franklin streets, according to a news release.

Organizers will teach participants how to build a raisedbed garden.

Participants also will learn about the plans for the Mayor’s Community Garden, including edible landscape, a children’s area, a pizza garden, a natural arbor and herb garden. Members of the DeKalb Area Garden Club and University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners will be on hand.

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Sunday, March 31, with two counts of domestic battery.

DeKalb County Amber N. Anders, 20, of the 900 block of North 15th Street in Rochelle, was charged Thursday, April 4, with driving under the influence.

Brian Ottenhausen, 40, of the 100 block of John Street in DeKalb, was arrested Thursday, April 4, on a failure-to-appear warrant for aggravated resisting arrest and retail theft.

Commitment just one possible reason for lack of women coaches • WOMEN COACHES Continued from page A1 History and numbers More than 40 years since Title IX outlawing gender discrimination in educational activities became federal law in 1972, record numbers of girls are participating in athletics. But the percentage of their coaches who are women has declined.

Although data is largely unavailable at the high school level, 40 years ago, more than 90 percent of collegiate women’s athletic teams were coached by women. Now the number hovers around 43 percent, according to a study

by Brooklyn College professors Vivian Acosta and Linda Jean Carpenter.

G-K athletic director Dirk Campbell said he’s only had two women head coaches during his four years at the school. He estimated that about 20 percent of applicants for coaching positions are women.

“When jobs become more desirable and they become better-paid, the men will start infiltrating those jobs and that’s exactly what we’ve seen with coaches of specifically girls basketball,” LaVoi said. “It’s complicated, but yes, that’s a pattern.”

At the seven local high schools, all varsity girls basketball and soccer teams are coached by men, and only two softball teams are led by female head coaches. Girls volleyball is the only major sport where a majority (four) of local varsity teams are coached by women.

While men have made inroads into girls sports, women are still largely locked out of coaching positions on boys teams. Only about 3 percent of men’s sports teams are coached by women at the collegiate level, the same percentage as in 1972.

Leah Eames, the DeKalb-Sycamore

co-op swim coach for both the boys and girls teams, is one of only two local women to lead a boys sports team. Tiffany Gawrysh leads both the boys and girls cross country teams at G-K during the fall.

“When we do find those women, they are coaching sports that you could argue are not the most visible, culturally important sports,” LaVoi said. “They are in cross country, swimming or tennis. They are never in basketball, football, hockey, baseball.”

Year-round commitment On a Friday morning in November, Eames traveled to Evanston to watch the preliminary heats at the girls state swim meet in Evanston.

DeKalb-Sycamore freshman Jensen Keck finished 33rd in the 100-yard breaststroke and, after more than three months, the co-op’s season was finally finished. Less than 48 hours later, Eames was back at the Huntley Middle School pool, for the first practice of the boys season.

More competition in youth sports has forced coaches to put in more time during the season and offseason to build successful programs.

“It’s kind of a year-round commitment, whether it be on the club team, the high school team or just getting ready for the next season, planning different workouts, different practices,” Eames said. “It’s a lot of work.”

Carpenter experiences the same workload in softball, as she spends much of her summer with the Storm’s travel teams, preparing girls for when they eventually enter high school.

The time commitment is just one potential reason why there aren’t more women head coaches.

“At the high school level we see a lack of women maybe, in part, because they have to have multiple jobs,” LaVoi

said. “If they have a family, they are still probably the primary caretaker and doing a lot of the domestic labor around the house. You’re talking about women that might then have four or five different roles that they’re juggling.”

Almost all of the local women in coaching are younger than most of their male counterparts. Neither Eames nor Carpenter is married, but both said family considerations could lead them to take a step back from coaching.

“Right now it’s doable ... but once I do start a family, it’s going to be a lot more difficult to have that alarm set before 5 [a.m.] and not return home before 8:30 or 9 [p.m.],” Eames said. “I’ve definitely thought about it, it’s definitely an issue that will come up.”

Changing a culture Every day Sycamore High School senior Abby Foulk spends three hours as a classroom assistant at North Grove Elementary School, helping teach kindergartners and third-graders.

Foulk is an aspiring teacher who also has her eye on eventually becoming a softball coach.

“I want to have the game in my life forever, so I think coaching is one way to continue doing that, just like Carpenter has,” said Foulk, Sycamore’s ace pitcher.

Foulk noted that most of her travel coaches have been men with a baseball background, Foulk said she can relate to Carpenter because she’s following a similar path that Carpenter took when she played.

“She’s played in the women’s fastpitch league, she played at NIU, she has a lot of experience,” Foulk said. “She has a way of reaching out to us and getting us the information we need to know, finding a way to really connect with us because she’s been there.”

In addition to her classroom time,

More online To learn more about this issue, you can visit these sites.

Alliance of Women Coaches: https:// gocoaches.org/ Acosta/Carpenter study: http://www.acostacarpenter.org/ We Coach: http://www.cehd.umn.edu/MNYSRC/wecoach. html University of Minnesota Tucker Center: http://www.cehd.umn.edu/tuckercenter/ Foulk is also a volunteer coach with the 10U Storm softball team and helps put on pitching clinics for the park district teams.

Carpenter said her first volunteer opportunities came in college, but during her tenure at Sycamore she’s seen more girls developing a desire to coach early on.

“They have more of a vision that it’s a possibility and is something they like to do,” Carpenter said. “In the past it was not something that girls said ‘This is something I’m going to do.’ ” Although the culture among younger female athletes may be shifting, LaVoi says more needs to be done. Some of her recommendations include active recruitment of women coaches by administrations, providing more mentorship and professional development opportunities for female coaches, and the possible implementation of hiring policies at schools.

The answers to getting more female head coaches may not be simple, but LaVoi said there’s a need for additional female role models on the sideline.

“It is really important if we’re ever going to change stereotypes about women and leadership that we have to see women in positions of power, meaning as coaches, as head coaches, in particular,” LaVoi said. “Then young boys and girls will have a very different vision of women and power.”

8OBITUARIES JACQUELINE L. METZGER Born: March 17, 1928, in Blue Island, Ill. Died: April 4, 2013, in Joliet, Ill. JOLIET – Jacqueline “Jackie” L. Metzger, 85, passed away April 4, 2013, after a long illness.

Born March 17, 1928, in Blue Island, Ill., she was the daughter of Olive and Jesse Carpenter.

She is survived by her two daughters, Cathy (Greg) DuBois of Joliet and Cheryl (Paul) Callighan of DeKalb; and six grandchildren, Lisa (Eric) Furto, Jennifer (Jason) Dimer, Bryce Callighan, Shaun (Julia) Callighan, Leslie (Blake) Mitcham and Christopher DuBois.

Jackie was the proud great-grandmother of Brianna and Ashlyn.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Bill Metzger; her parents Olive and Jesse Carpenter; and her sister Joyce (Carpenter) Anderson.

Jackie worked at Kline’s Department Store and as a window dresser for the Boston Store. She was a lifelong member of Grace United Methodist Church, serving on many boards and committees throughout the years. She served as PTA president at Raynor Park School.

Jackie and Bill traveled the world together, visiting all 50 states and many foreign countries. She was devoted to her family and was a constant presence in their lives.

The family wishes to thank the staff at Senior Star at Weber Place, Joliet Area Community Hospice and Christian Angel Network caregivers, Jamie and Maria, for their loving and compassionate care.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday, April 7, 2013, at the Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag Funeral Home, 1500 Black Road, Joliet. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 8, 2013, at Grace United Methodist Church, 1718 Avalon Ave. in Joliet.

Interment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Grace United Methodist Church, Joliet Area Community Hospice or the Alzheimer’s Association.

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JOHN W. OVITZ JR. Died: Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Rockford John W. Ovitz Jr., M.D., 99, of Sycamore, Ill., died at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford on Tuesday, April 2, 2013. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements pending at Olson Funeral & Cremation Services, Ltd. Quiram Sycamore Chapel.

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How not to write a woman’s obituary At the risk of sounding like someone who “can’t let it go” – a feminist’s badge of honor if ever there were one – I’d like to offer a few tips on how to write obituaries about accomplished women in America.

It’s a short list, really.

1. Take a moment to read the March 30 New York Times’ obituary for rocket scientist Yvonne Brill, in which she is celebrated first and foremost for her cooking and years of tagging along with her husband.

2. Vow never, ever to do that.

That pretty much covers it. Otherwise, you’re going to be on the receiving end of a Twitter war you cannot – and should not – win.

In 2001, Brill won NASA’s Distinguished Public Service Medal. In 2011, President Barack Obama honored Brill with the National Medal of Technology and Innovation. Last week, she died at age 88.

This was the first paragraph of her obituary in the Times: “She made a mean beef stroganoff, fol-

VIEWS Connie Schultz lowed her husband from job to job and took eight years off from work to raise three children. ‘The world’s best mom,’ her son Matthew said.”

This was the second paragraph: “But Yvonne Brill, who died on Wednesday at 88 in Princeton, N.J., was also a brilliant rocket scientist, who in the early 1970s invented a propulsion system to help keep communications satellites from slipping out of their orbits.”

You can imagine the reaction.

Two of my favorites: Edward Champion (@drmabuse): “Mahatma Gandhi made a great frittata, ironed some shirts, and took eight years off to catch up on Hardy Boys books.”

Ron Charles (@RonCharles): “Dear NYT, just in case you’re pre-

writing obits of obscure book critics, everybody says I make delicious chocolate chip cookies.”

I know from my own Facebook feed that plenty of mothers thought the obituary’s opening paragraph was just fine. What greater role in the world than to be somebody’s mom, they said.

Yes. And no.

A few words about motherhood: Best. Job. Ever. My own kids are grown, but to this day, I’m only as happy as my unhappiest child. I can’t begin to describe the pressure building in my chest right now at even the thought of one of my kids saying, upon my death, “Mom was a good columnist.”

However, a newspaper obituary is meant to tell the story of why a person mattered in the world at large.

It’s a fierce competition. Thousands of people die every day, but few of their stories make the cut. Even in 2013, noteworthy women are too

seldom noted. This may explain why some of us get a little prickly when a scientist who kept satellites orbiting and wowed the president is celebrated for her sauteed strips of beef, no matter how good the cream sauce.

When I first read Brill’s obituary in the Times, I assumed the best of its author, Douglas Martin. His lead struck me as clumsy and clueless, but I did not assume any bad intentions on his part. Honestly, I felt for him. I was sure he must be mortified and sent an email asking for an interview.

I never heard from Martin, but he did talk to the Times’ public editor, Margaret Sullivan, for her column responding to the flood of criticism.

In it, she said Martin described himself as “just so full of admiration for this woman, in all respects.”

So far, so good.

“I was totally captivated by her story,” Martin told Sullivan, who added that “he looked for a way to tell it in as interesting a way as possible.”

Hmm. As for his critics?

Via Sullivan: “The negative reaction is unwarranted, he said – a result of people who didn’t read the obituary fully but reacted only to what they saw on Twitter about the opening paragraph.”

Wha-a-a-t? (Says this woman who read it to the very end and is now fuming.)

His final take: “It hasn’t changed his mind about how he wrote it: ‘I wouldn’t do anything differently.’ ” Some men refuse to learn.

Fortunately, there are plenty of women who will never tire of trying to teach them.

• Connie Schultz is a Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and an essayist for Parade magazine. She is the author of two books, including “...and His Lovely Wife,” which chronicled the successful race of her husband, Sherrod Brown, for the U.S. Senate.

8LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Groce to become the next mayor of the City of DeKalb on April 9. Thank you.

Vote Verbic for trusted leadership in DeKalb To the Editor: I have known Mike Verbic for over 10 years. We first met at our kids’ grade school while assisting with school and PTO functions. Mike was always there to help in any way he could, to give his time and effort, and to do whatever needed doing. His drive and compassion, as evidenced by his endless desire to do more and to make a difference, impressed me then. His exemplary track record and accomplishments impress me still, and makes me proud to say he is my friend.

Mike Verbic started at the PTO level and felt so compelled and driven to improve the educational environment for our children that he went on to the District 428 school board, and even served as the president.

He saw us through the education referendum and followed through with the building of the new DeKalb High School and Cortland Elementary. Although some people choose to complain about the high school, no one is ever able to make everyone happy. The fact is, the majority of the voters approved the expenditure of the referendum, and Mike Verbic followed through with exactly what the voters approved; the project was done on time and on budget, an impressive accomplishment.

During his tenure on the school board, Mike has been instrumental in budgetary review and accountability while maximizing the benefits to the education of our children. He was actively involved with expanding the partnership between Northern Illinois University and our schools, which brought in more student teachers and provided extra hands-on accessibility for our kids. His experience is firsthand and irrefutable.

Mike Verbic has a long and proven history of responsible, educated and compassionate decision-making. He has a passion for his community and the drive to make a difference. He has proven time and again that he can be counted on to make a well-researched and educated plan and to follow through with diligence and integrity.

I urge you to stand up for your community. Invest in your city. Vote for Mike Verbic as the next Mayor of DeKalb on Tuesday.

Gina Ostenburg DeKalb

Finucane a solid choice for DeKalb alderman To the Editor: As a long time resident of DeKalb’s Second Ward, I’ve been pleased with the representation our area has received on the City Council.

In commending the present alderman, Tom Teresinski, and respecting his decision not to seek re-election, I’m very pleased to see Bill Finucane

Frank Roberts DeKalb

Can current Hopkins Pool life be extended with repairs?

Editor’s note Letters pertaining to the Tuesday election must be received by 9 a.m. today.

running for the position.

Bill Finucane is a rock-solid member of our community, having spent his entire adult life in DeKalb. He and wife Rita have educated their children in DeKalb schools, and both have devoted considerable time to civic and charitable efforts.

I’ve known Bill primarily as a fellow Kishwaukee Kiwanian, where his efforts have been outstanding. Perhaps his proudest accomplishment has been the growth of our club’s Biking with Beanzie, now an established annual event that has provided bicycle enthusiasts the chance to ride the rolling expanse of the DeKalb region, while giving Kiwanis a fundraising opportunity towards expansion of the bike path and other community causes.

I know Bill will carry his “can do” approach onto the DeKalb City Council, and I wholeheartedly support his candidacy for 2nd Ward alderman.

Please vote April 9.

Jerry Smith DeKalb

Choice is clear: Groce for mayor

businesses and our community. With that knowledge, I believe Jennifer Groce is the clear choice as our next mayor of DeKalb.

Jennifer’s leadership, professionalism and extensive knowledge of government and economic development are exactly what DeKalb needs. Her commitment to focus on living-wage jobs and business development is the kind of thoughtful leadership with a plan we need to strengthen our families and businesses. She is enthusiastic about our businesses and community assets and has the know how to move us forward.

She also understands that Northern Illinois University is a critical partner for DeKalb. Her experience working with both the City of DeKalb and NIU give her the knowledge needed to enhance a meaningful partnership.

I have seen Jennifer in action and I value her ability to handle tough situations while taking many needs and interests into account. She is truly a leader with vision, compassion and determination.

Jennifer is in this race for the right reason … to make a difference. She has what it takes to move DeKalb forward and I encourage you to join me and vote Groce for mayor April 9.

Wendy West-Krauch DeKalb

Groce will be ‘game

To the Editor: changer’ for DeKalb As a resident, recent past chair of To the Editor: the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce and Game changer. That is how I dea local business owner, I am familiar scribe Jennifer Groce. with the growing needs of DeKalb I have had the privilege of knowing

and working with Jennifer for many years. I have found her to be an extremely hard worker, a good listener and an excellent thinker. Her tireless energy, consistently positive outlook on life and passion for the residents of DeKalb is evident to all who know her.

One of her greatest attributes is her ability to lead and bring people together to achieve a common goal.

The public improvements made to downtown DeKalb were achieved ahead of schedule and under budget thanks, in large part, to her efforts when she was the executive director of Re:New DeKalb.

Like every community, DeKalb has its challenges. However, we have many opportunities. We need a mayor who will make difficult decisions based on community input and reasoned thinking. We need a mayor who will lead the fiscal management of our city in a prudent and disciplined manner.

We need a mayor who will work with businesses to bring career paying wages to our community.

We need a mayor who will commit the necessary public resources to improve public safety within our city.

We need a mayor who will continue to improve the relations with Northern Illinois University as we all work for a better DeKalb. I believe Jennifer Groce is that person.

Leadership is not easy, but having the right person in the right role is vitally important to any organization and community. Jennifer is that right person.

Bessie Chronopoulos Please join me in voting for Jennifer DeKalb

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To the Editor: Can the life of the current Hopkins Pool be extended with some repairs?

If this is a possibility, then it makes sense to wait and explore other possibilities.

A new pool will cost around $6.4 million. A portion of the money will be borrowed in the form of a bond which will cost around $400,000 a year for the next 20 years. In addition, the DeKalb Park District still will be paying around $400,000 a year until 2019 on the bond for the Sports Rec Center. This means that for about five years, the park district will be in debt to the tune of $800,000 per year.

Seems as if there will be little money left to take care of current programs and facilities.

There are four candidates running for the two six-year terms on the park board: Bryant Irving, Per Faivre, Keith Nyquist and Dean Holliday. There are two candidates running for the two-year term: Don Irving, and Mario Fontana, the incumbent.

Each of the new candidates have attended meetings and asked questions about the pool. They understand that a new pool might be the only route to take, but they also see the need to find out more about the possibility of repairing what we have.

That is why we need elected officials who are willing to explore all possibilities.

Certainly board members do their best to serve, but it seems that only two current members, Phil Young and Dave Mason, have strongly questioned the pool issue. The other members seem to feel as if a new pool is OK. However, Fontana has been absent from several meetings and I question if he has enough information to make an informed decision.

The park board should hold off on a vote regarding the pool. Their last official meeting is April 11, and as of May 9, the new officials will hold office. Moving forward now will only benefit the architect. Wait until there is a thorough analysis of the pool’s condition and potential lifespan.

Each of the new candidates is prepared to ask the questions, use their experiences and knowledge, and dedicate their time to serve their community. Read. Think.

Vote.

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WEATHER

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7-DAY FORECAST TODAY

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Partly sunny, breezy & chilly

High pressure will once again settle in across Wisconsin. This will result in sunshine and northeast winds which will drive temperatures back into the upper 40s and lower 50s. A gray, but mild start to the weekend with highs in the lower 60s. A few showers throughout the day, but nothing major. Cooler and dry on Sunday.

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Temperature High ............................................................. 55° Low .............................................................. 24° Normal high ............................................. 54° Normal low ............................................... 34° Record high .............................. 77° in 1999 Record low ................................ 13° in 1975

Precipitation 24 hours through 4 p.m. yest. ......... 0.00” Month to date ....................................... 0.00” Normal month to date ....................... 0.40” Year to date ............................................ 7.29” Normal year to date ............................ 5.69”

Sunrise today ................................ 6:31 a.m.

Sunset tonight ............................. 7:25 p.m.

Moonrise today ............................ 3:43 a.m.

Moonset today ............................ 2:46 p.m.

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AIR QUALITY TODAY

Rockford 50/36

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Dixon 50/37

Joliet 50/36

La Salle 52/41 Streator 52/41

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Evanston 42/36 Chicago 45/36

Aurora 50/34

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Waukegan 42/31

Arlington Heights 45/35

DeKalb 50/36

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Thunderstorms Juliana, Littlejohn Elementary School Mail your weather drawings to: Geoff Wells, 1586 Barber Greene Road, DeKalb, IL 60115

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Sports

Meghan Montemurro: White Sox will need more outings like Thursday’s from starting pitcher Gavin Floyd this season. PAGE B2

SECTION B Friday, April 5, 2013 Daily Chronicle

Sports editor Ross Jacobson • rjacobson@shawmedia.com

8MORNING KICKOFF

NORTHERN ILLINOIS

Spears named interim athletics director

By DAILY CHRONICLE STAFF sports@daily-chronicle.com AP photo

Emmert defends record in contentious briefing ATLANTA – NCAA President Mark Emmert spent 15 minutes documenting the progress that the organization has made under his leadership, from making sure students go to class to fighting corruption.

Then he spent the next half-hour defending his record during an often-contentious news conference Thursday that took a bit of the glow off the Final Four.

A defiant Emmert shrugged off his critics, insisting that anyone pushing for significant reform is going to rub some people the wrong way.

“The fact of the matter is that change is what we’re about in the NCAA right now,” he said, “and we’re trying to work our way through some very, very difficult changes to make the whole notion of intercollegiate athletics strong and viable going into the second century of the NCAA and of college sport.”

On his way off the podium, Emmert even took a parting shot at a reporter who has called for his dismissal.

“I know you’re disappointed,” the president said with a sly grin, “but I’m still here.”

– Wire report

Christian Spears will serve as the interim athletics director for Northern Illinois University starting April 15, NIU President John G. Peters announced Thursday.

Spears joined the athletics executive administrative team in April 2009, coming from Southern Illinois University and served as the deputy director of athletics since August 2012. Spears will serve in place of Jeff Compher, who is mov-

ing on to East Carolina University after almost five years as NIU’s AD. Peters consulted with incoming NIU President Douglas D. Baker on naming Spears the interim AD. “While ultimately the Christian selection of a Spears new director of athletics will be the prerogative of Dr. Baker, this selection best ensures continuity with-

ange Bowl berth to continue the growth of our athletics program, increase attendance More online and interest and promote Huskie athletics to our students, For all your Northern Illinois Unifaculty, alumni and fans in versity sports coverage – including our community and service stories, features, scores, photos, region.” videos, blogs and more – log on to Spears said he looks forHuskieWire.com. ward to helping NIU capitalize on its recent successes. in the athletic department in “We have great momentum the interim,” Peters said in going into the next academic a news release. “We believe year and I am honored to serve that Christian can capitalize our coaches and student-athon the opportunity and inter- letes during this exciting est in NIU created by the Or- time,” Spears said in a news

GIRLS SOCCER: G-K 7, NORTH BOONE 1

JORDAN THRELOFF TRANSFERRING

Cogs win in a rout

By ANTHONY ZILIS sports@daily-chronicle.com

8WHAT TO WATCH Pro baseball Cubs at Atlanta, 6:30 p.m., CSN+ Scott Feldman gets the start in the series opener against the Braves, who are expected to counter with Mike Minor.

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Pro baseball N.Y. Yankees at Detroit, noon, MLB San Diego at Colorado, 3 p.m., or St. Louis at San Francisco, 3:30 p.m., MLB Seattle at White Sox, 7 p.m., WCIU Oakland at Houston, 7 p.m., MLB Pro basketball Orlando at Bulls, 7 p.m., CSN Oklahoma City at Indiana, 7 p.m., ESPN Houston at Portland, 9:30 p.m., ESPN Pro hockey Calgary at San Jose, 9:30 p.m., NBCSN Golf PGA Tour, Texas Open, second round, 2 p.m., TGC Tennis WTA, Family Circle Cup, quarterfinal, noon, ESPN2 Boxing Lightweights, Rustam Nugaev (22-6-0) vs. Jonathan Maicelo (16-0-0), 8 p.m., ESPN2 Prep basketball National Invitational, boys semifinal, teams TBD, 1:30 p.m., ESPN2 National Invitational, boys semifinal, teams TBD, 3:30 p.m., ESPN2

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release. “I also look forward to working with Dr. Doug Baker during this transition. He recognizes how special this university is and his student-centered approach is directly aligned with our mission within intercollegiate athletics of developing champions in the classroom, in competition and in life.”

Spears spent seven years as an assistant AD at SIU from 2003 to’ 09. He previously was the assistant director for athletic compliance at Harvard University.

AP file photo

Illinois State’s Jordan Threloff (left), a DeKalb alumnus, commits a foul while stripping the ball from Creighton’s Austin Chatman (1), with Creighton’s Gregory Echenique (right) looking on in the second half of a game on Feb. 1, 2012, in Omaha, Neb. Threloff is among three ISU players transferring from the program.

Ex-Barb moving on Former Chronicle player of the year started twice last season

By ROSS JACOBSON rjacobson@shawmedia.com Former DeKalb basketball standout Jordan Threloff is among three Illinois State basketball players transferring from the program.

The 6-foot-10 sophomore center played in 21 games for ISU in the 2012-13 season with two starts, but saw limited playing time at the end of the season.

The Redbirds finished 18-15 and ended the season with a loss to Wichita State, which has advanced to the NCAA tournament’s Final Four, by 15 points in the semifinals of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament.

“He loved the school and the people

“He loved the school and the people there. Things did not work and he decided to move on.”

Mike Weinstein Jordan Threloff’s AAU coach at Rising Stars

there,” said Mike Weinstein, Threloff’s AAU coach at Rising Stars. “Things did not work and he decided to move on.”

Threloff scored a season-high nine points and dished out four assists in a win over Delaware State on Nov. 18. For the season, Threloff averaged 2.5 points

and 1.9 rebounds a game.

Threloff averaged 3.2 points and 3.3 rebounds a game as a redshirt freshman in 2011-12. He was the 2009-10 Daily Chronicle Boys Basketball Player of the Year.

Former ISU coach Tim Jankovich, who recruited Threloff, left for Southern Methodist University last April and then-Vanderbilt assistant Dan Muller was named ISU’s coach two weeks later. Threloff told the Daily Chronicle last summer he never really thought of transferring after the coaching change and wanted to stay in the program.

Junior forwards Jon Ekey and Zeke Upshaw also have decided to transfer from ISU.

BLUES 4, BLACKHAWKS 3 (SO)

Blues edge Blackhawks in shootout

By MATT CARLSON The Associated Press CHICAGO – Defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk scored the deciding goal in the sixth round of the shootout and the St. Louis Blues came back for a 4-3 win over the Blackhawks on Thursday night.

With the tiebreaker knotted at 3-3, Shattenkirk beat Corey Crawford Next with a high shot on the goalie’s left side. at Nashville, 2 Chris Stewart, p.m. Saturday, Andy McDonald and CSN, AM-720 A l e x a n d e r S t e e n also connected in the shootout as the Blues bounced back from a 2-1 deficit after two periods and ended a seven game (0-3-4) losing streak in Chicago.

St. Louis’ Adam Cracknell scored his first two goals of the season and David Backes added a goal early in the third period.

GENOA – With only a few reserves sitting on the bench, closing out matches might not always be easy for the Genoa-Kingston girls soccer team.

But on Thursday, the Cogs didn’t leave anything to doubt, scoring two goals in the first three minutes of a 7-1 win over North Boone.

“We always want to jump out on them as quick as we can,” G-K coach Randy Tate said. “Especially with such a small team, we don’t always know how long we’re going to last.”

Already a small team, the Cogs (1-1, 1-1 Big Northern Conference) have been crippled by injuries early in the season. All-conference sophomore Ashley Grimm tore her ACL before the season, and senior Julia Mendoza suffered an injury to her knee Tuesday after recently recovering from a torn ACL. The severity of Mendoza’s injury is not yet known.

“When we lost Julia, that’s a big player that comes out, and now we’ve got to find someone who can replace her leadership, senior qualities and ability,” Tate said. “That’s not always easy for a small team.”

With all-area second-teamer Shannon Schumacher away from the team Tuesday, the Cogs weren’t able to hold on to an early lead in a 2-1 loss to Marengo.

But on Thursday against the Vikings (0-3, 0-2 BNC), the Cogs were able to use two goals each from Schumacher and sophomore Nicole Hebel and goals from Abbey Rasmussen, Viviana Beltran and Ixtel Viramontes to coast past the Vikings.

“We were really passing up front, it was really good,” Hebel said. “We were definitely moving the ball better [than in Tuesday’s match.]”

But what the Cogs lack in depth, they make up in quality. Three all-area players returned this season, and Hebel returned this season after missing her freshman year because of a torn ACL. Her ability to control the middle of the field will be crucial in Grimm and Mendoza’s stead.

“She’s a big help with controlling the midfield,” Schumacher said of Hebel. “She transitioned really quickly. I think she’s having a really good start to her year so far.”

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SPORTS

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8UPCOMING PREPS SPORTS SCHEDULE TODAY Baseball Somonauk at Indian Creek, 4:30 p.m.

LaMoille at Hinckley-Big Rock, 4:30 p.m.

Plano at Genoa-Kingston, 4:30 p.m.

Softball Hiawatha at Harvard, 4:30 p.m.

Hinsdale Central at DeKalb, 4:30 p.m.

Plano at Genoa-Kingston, 4:30 p.m.

Somonauk at Indian Creek, 4:30 p.m.

Girls Soccer Hinckley-Big Rock at Indian Creek, 4:30 p.m.

Rockford Christian at Hiawatha, 4:30 p.m.

SATURDAY Baseball Mendota at Genoa-Kingston, 10 a.m., noon Sterling at Kaneland, 10 a.m.

Streator at DeKalb, 10 a.m., noon Ottawa at Sycamore, 10 a.m., noon Indian Creek vs. St. Edward at Wing Park, noon Softball West Chicago at Sycamore, noon, 2 p.m.

Girls Soccer Hinckley-Big Rock at Stillman Valley, 10 a.m.

Kaneland at West Aurora tournament, 10 a.m.

Sycamore in Pepsi Showdown at Olympic Park Boys Track Hinckley-Big Rock at Mendota Invite, 10 a.m.

Kaneland at East Moline United Invite, 10 a.m.

Genoa-Kingston at Oregon Relays, 10 a.m.

Girls Track Hinckley-Big Rock at Mendota Invite, 10 a.m.

Genoa-Kingston at Oregon Relays, 10 a.m.

Sycamore, Kaneland, DeKalb at Kaneland Invite, 10 a.m.

Boys Tennis DeKalb at Crystal Lake South quad, 9 a.m.

Girls Badminton DeKalb at York Invite, 9 a.m.

8SPORTS SHORTS Thieves steal $340K in jewelry from Bosh home MIAMI – While Miami Heat star Chris Bosh was out celebrating his birthday at a Morocco-themed party complete with live camels, police said Thursday that thieves made off with about $340,000 in jewelry and cash from the player’s nearby home.

Miami Beach police spokesman Bobby Hernandez said the department received a call about 12:30 a.m. after Bosh and his wife, Adrienne, returned from the well-publicized party at a bayside Miami nightspot.

Hernandez said the couple noticed a jewelry drawer in their walk-in was open and numerous watches, rings, purses and cash were missing.

Bosh said he also noticed other things were not where they typically are, including some items on the closet floor.

Baylor wins its 1st NIT title, over Iowa NEW YORK – Pierre Jackson had his fourth straight double-double with 17 points and 10 assists to lead Baylor to the first National Invitation Tournament title in school history with a 7454 win over Iowa on Thursday night.

Cory Jefferson scored 23 points and Isaiah Austin had 15 points and nine rebounds for the Bears (23-14), who reached the tournament final five years ago, but never had won it before.

Bettencourt, Tomasulo share Texas Open Lead SAN ANTONIO – Matt Bettencourt looked more like the former PGA tour winner that he is Thursday than someone who’s 183rd on this year’s money list.

Peter Tomasulo looked like anything but a player fighting to keep his tour card.

Bettencourt and Tomasulo each shot 5-under-par 67s Thursday to earn the surprising lead after the first round of the Texas Open, holding off a field that includes world No. 2 Rory McIlroy.

– Wire reports

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CUBS 3, PIRATES 2

NBA

Marmol shaky again, but Cubs hang on Cubs win opening series for the 1st time in 4 years

By WILL GRAVES The Associated Press PITTSBURGH – Carlos Marmol remains the closer for the Cubs until further notice.

At the rate the volatile righthander is going, further notice might arrive before the end of the weekend.

The Cubs rode six strong innings from Travis Wood to edge the Pittsburgh Pirates, 3-2, on Thursday, a victory Marmol nearly gave away.

Looking to bounce back from a shaky performance on Opening Day – when he was pulled after retiring only one of the three batters he faced – Marmol again made it interesting in the ninth.

Nate Schierholtz gave the Cubs a healthy cushion with a two-run homer in the top of ninth against Pittsburgh reliever Jared Hughes. The Cubs

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Cubs right fielder Nate Schierholtz dives for a fly ball hit by the Pirates’ Neil Walker to end the second inning of Thursday’s game in Pittsburgh.

Next at Atlanta, 6:30 p.m. today, CSN+, AM-720 ended up needing every last inch of it.

Starling Marte singled and Russell Martin walked to Pittsburgh’s start final at-bat. Andrew McCutchen and Gaby San-

chez followed with consecutive run-scoring singles. Still, Cubs manager Dale Sveum stuck with Marmol and he responded by whiffing Pedro Alvarez on three pitches then getting Neil Walker to ground sharply to second base, allowing the Cubs to turn the double play.

“It does feel good, when you’ve been struggling and give up a base hit and walk people, to strike out one guy and

get a groundball, it feels great,” Marmol said.

Sveum insists Marmol will continue to get the ball in the ninth, pointing out Marmol wasn’t exactly steady last year while picking up 20 saves.

“For the most part, we know things like that can get interesting with him,” Sveum said.

“But he got out of it again.”

The high-wire act allowed the Cubs to take an opening series for the first time in four years, an important step for a team looking to catch up to the rest of the NL Central.

“Could have been 0-3 really, but it was nice,” Sveum said.

“We won both ballgames we were ahead in.”

The Cubs were ahead thanks in large part to Wood, an X-factor for a team trying to make inroads on the rest of the NL Central.

The left-hander struck out four and walked two. He also scored the game’s first run, racing home on Starlin Castro’s single in the third inning.

“I had good fastball command, I was able to locate it both sides and keep them off-balance,” Wood said.

EASTERN CONFERENCE Central Division W L Pct 48 27 .640 41 33 .554 36 38 .486 25 51 .329 22 52 .297 Atlantic Division W L Pct x-New York 48 26 .649 x-Brooklyn 43 32 .573 x-Boston 39 36 .520 Philadelphia 30 44 .405 Toronto 28 47 .373 Southeast Division W L Pct z-Miami 58 16 .784 x-Atlanta 42 34 .553 Washington 28 47 .373 Orlando 19 57 .250 Charlotte 18 57 .240 x-Indiana x-Bulls Milwaukee Detroit Cleveland

CHICAGO – White Sox fans have become well acquainted with bad Gavin Floyd during his seven years on the South Side.

Floyd had his good moments, too, most notably in 2008 when he won 17 games and posted a 3.84 ERA. But his inconsistency and unimpressive numbers combined with the money he’s owed have made him a less desirable option since. He’s in the last year of his contract and thus playing for his future.

SOX INSIDER Meghan Montemmuro

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White Sox starting pitcher Gavin Floyd delivers during the first inning of Thursday’s game against the Royals at U.S. Cellular Field. Floyd allowed three runs – two earned – in six innings in the Sox’s 3-1 loss. rod Dyson, although the run scored to put Kansas City ahead 1-0. Consecutive two-out hits by Chris Getz (single) and Alex Gordon (double) drove in two more runs before Floyd escaped the inning.

“There’s days where you probably don’t feel the greatest and you’re just trying to throw strikes and make the best strikes you can,” Floyd said.

“I pitched well today, put it behind me and just keep working hard.”

In the final year of his four-year contract, Floyd is running out of time to prove to the Sox he’s the pitcher of 2008 and not the player he has been since – an underwhelming right-hander with a 45-49 record and 4.19 ERA. Those numbers don’t cut it for a No. 3 starter, especially one who is owed $9.5 million this season. Only five Sox make more than Floyd in 2013, yet his potential is part of what has made him so enticing. He’s thrown at least 187 innings five out of the past six seasons and has managed to avoid lengthy stints on the disabled list, but his propensity to fall apart in an inning is difficult to overlook.

The Sox need Floyd to replicate Thursday’s performance and become more than a .500 pitcher to truly contend for the division title because it’s unclear when John Danks will return to the rotation. Attacking the strike zone and mixing pitches as he did against the Royals (66 of his 94 pitches were strikes) is the lynchpin of Floyd’s success. Floyd has the talent, now he needs consistent results.

“There’s so many things in this game you can’t control,” Floyd said. “You just go pitch by pitch and give your best out there and whatever happens, I’m content. I just want to go out there and give my full effort and focus and see what happens.”

• Meghan Montemurro covers the White Sox and Cubs for Shaw Media. Write to her at mmontemurro@shawmedia.com.

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WHITE SOX NOTES

Pitching staff 3 for 3 in quality starts

By MEGHAN MONTEMURRO mmontemurro@shawmedia.com CHICAGO – Quality starts

by White Sox pitchers have set the tone for the rotation.

The Sox have recorded a quality start – at least six innings pitched and three earned runs or less allowed – in each of their first three games.

Since 2002, the Sox’s 883 quality starts, which ties them with the Los Angeles Angels, are the most in the majors.

Jose Quintana and Dylan Axelrod will make their first starts of the season today and Saturday against the Seattle Mariners and will try to emulate the success of Chris Sale, Jake Peavy and Gavin Floyd.

Together, the trio allowed three earned runs in 19⅔ in-

nings (1.40 ERA) against the Kansas City Royals.

“They kind of set the standard, really,” manager Robin Ventura said. “For us, that’s something you want to continue and see carry on. For every team, momentum is always as good as the guy going for Adam Dunn that day.”

Dunn’s approach: A younger Adam Dunn used to walk to the batter’s box and step in looking to hit a home run.

Improved pitching forced Dunn to refine his approach to break the bad habits. His approach has included attacking each at-bat with a plan. Dunn has learned to stop worrying

GB — 17 30½ 40 40½

Southwest Division W L Pct x-San Antonio 56 19 .747 x-Memphis 51 24 .680 Houston 42 33 .560 Dallas 36 38 .486 New Orleans 26 49 .347 Northwest Division W L Pct x-Oklahoma City 54 20 .730 x-Denver 51 24 .680 Utah 39 37 .513 Portland 33 42 .440 Minnesota 28 46 .378 Pacific Division W L Pct x-L.A. Clippers 50 26 .658 Golden State 43 32 .573 L.A. Lakers 39 36 .520 Sacramento 27 48 .360 Phoenix 23 52 .307 x-clinched playoff spot; z-clinched conference

GB — 5 14 19½ 30 GB — 3½ 16 21½ 26 GB — 6½ 10½ 22½ 26½

Thursday’s Results Bulls 92, Brooklyn 90 Dallas at Denver (n) San Antonio at Oklahoma City (n) Today’s Games Orlando at Chicago, 7 p.m.

Cleveland at Boston, 6:30 p.m.

Milwaukee at New York, 6:30 p.m.

Philadelphia at Atlanta, 6:30 p.m.

Toronto at Minnesota, 7 p.m.

Miami at Charlotte, 7 p.m.

Oklahoma City at Indiana, 7 p.m.

New Orleans at Utah, 8 p.m.

Golden State at Phoenix, 9 p.m.

Dallas at Sacramento, 9 p.m.

Memphis at L.A. Lakers, 9:30 p.m.

Houston at Portland, 9:30 p.m.

NHL

Floyd needs to repeat effort

striking out five batters. He did not surrender a walk, which in the past typically derailed what began as a good outing.

But as has happened far too often, bad Floyd came out to play for an inning. A one-out walk to Eric Hosmer in the fifth followed by Jeff Francouer’s single put runners on the corners. He induced a ground ball out from Jar-

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WESTERN CONFERENCE

ANALYSIS: ROYALS 3, WHITE SOX 1

General manager Rick Hahn and the Sox seriously considered attempting to trade Floyd during the offseason after they re-signed Jake Peavy, labeling him as a luxury and not a necessity. Thursday’s performance against the Royals suggests the Sox made the right decision, despite a 3-1 loss.

Although Floyd took the loss in his first Next start, he allowed three runs (two vs. Seattle, earned) in six in7:10 p.m. to- nings. He started day, WCIU, strong by retiring 13 of the first 14 AM-670 hitters he faced and walked only one.

“Jumping ahead, that was big for him,” manager Robin Ventura said. “Getting the first strike and not with the same pitch. He had different things he was getting ahead with. Once he gets ahead, he’s got a lot of different pitches to work with.”

Good Floyd showed up for the first four innings, limiting the Royals to one hit while

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and overanalyzing personal results, instead staying focused on team accomplishments.

“Back when you could, there were guys throwing 86 mph and you could sometimes go up there and say, ‘I’m going to try to hit one off the scoreboard here,’ ” Dunn said.

“Now, these guys are way too good to be doing that. You try to put the barrel on it and put good wood on it.”

Defense not working well: The Sox finished 2012 as the best defensive team in the majors with a .988 fielding percentage, committing 70 errors.

But defense has not been a strong point thus far. The Sox followed Wednesday’s three-error performance with another mishandled ball for their fourth error of the sea-

son, which ties them with the Los Angeles Dodgers for second-most in baseball. The Angels lead with seven errors.

The Sox’s outfield is responsible for three errors. Dayan Viciedo and Dwayne Wise both misplayed attempted catches Wednesday, and Alejandro De Aza let a fly ball that fell in front of him skip off his glove and roll behind him during the fifth inning Thursday. Ventura is confident team defense will improve, but so far the pitchers haven’t gotten much help from the fielders.

“It’s sometimes hard to blow it off and have fun with it,” Ventura said. “I know the work they put in and what they do. You see them working on it and getting better, and I don’t see that continuing.”

WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L OT Pts Blackhawks 36 27 5 4 58 Detroit 36 18 13 5 41 St. Louis 35 19 14 2 40 Columbus 37 16 14 7 39 Nashville 38 15 15 8 38 Northwest Division GP W L OT Pts Minnesota 36 21 13 2 44 Vancouver 36 19 11 6 44 Edmonton 36 16 13 7 39 Calgary 35 13 18 4 30 Colorado 36 12 20 4 28 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts Anaheim 37 25 7 5 55 San Jose 36 19 11 6 44 Los Angeles 36 20 13 3 43 Phoenix 36 15 15 6 36 Dallas 36 16 17 3 35

GF GA 122 80 94 94 102 97 90 98 93 103 GF GA 100 94 94 93 99 98 96 126 87 114 GF GA 116 92 92 88 104 91 97 102 96 112

EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Pittsburgh 38 28 10 0 56 125 94 N.Y. Islanders 38 18 16 4 40 109 117 N.Y. Rangers 36 18 15 3 39 88 87 New Jersey 37 15 13 9 39 89 101 Philadelphia 37 17 17 3 37 105 114 Northeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Montreal 37 24 8 5 53 118 90 Boston 36 24 8 4 52 101 77 Ottawa 36 19 11 6 44 91 79 Toronto 37 20 13 4 44 115 105 Buffalo 37 14 17 6 34 98 114 Southeast Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Washington 37 18 17 2 38 109 105 Winnipeg 39 18 19 2 38 94 119 Carolina 36 16 18 2 34 96 111 Tampa Bay 36 16 18 2 34 117 106 Florida 37 12 19 6 30 91 127 Two points for a win, one point for OT loss Thursday’s Results St. Louis 4, Blackhawks 3 (SO) Washington 2, N.Y. Islanders 1 (SO) Boston 1, New Jersey 0 Philadelphia 5, Toronto 3 Tampa Bay 5, Carolina 0 Montreal 4, Winnipeg 1 Columbus 3, Nashville 1 Detroit at Phoenix (n) Edmonton at Vancouver (n) Minnesota at Los Angeles (n) Today’s Games Ottawa at Buffalo, 6 p.m.

N.Y. Rangers at Pittsburgh, 6 p.m.

Columbus at St. Louis, 7 p.m.

Detroit at Colorado, 8 p.m.

Dallas at Anaheim, 9 p.m.

Calgary at San Jose, 9:30 p.m.

MLB AMERICAN LEAGUE Central Division W L Pct GB 2 1 .667 — 2 1 .667 — 2 1 .667 — 1 2 .333 1 1 2 .333 1 East Division W L Pct GB Baltimore 2 1 .667 — Boston 2 1 .667 — New York 1 2 .333 1 Tampa Bay 1 2 .333 1 Toronto 1 2 .333 1 West Division W L Pct GB Texas 2 1 .667 — Oakland 2 2 .500 ½ Seattle 2 2 .500 ½ Houston 1 2 .333 1 Los Angeles 1 2 .333 1 Thursday’s Results Kansas City 3, White Sox 1 Cincinnati 5, L.A. Angels 4 Minnesota 8, Detroit 2 Baltimore 6, Tampa Bay 3 Oakland 8, Seattle 2 N.Y. Yankees 4, Boston 2 Toronto 10, Cleveland 8 Today’s Games Seattle (Beavan 0-0) at White Sox (Quintana 0-0), 7:10 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees (Nova 0-0) at Detroit (Fister 0-0), 12:08 p.m.

L.A. Angels (Vargas 0-0) at Texas (Holland 0-0), 1:05 p.m.

Minnesota (Hendriks 0-0) at Baltimore (Arrieta 0-0), 2:05 p.m.

Kansas City (W.Davis 0-0) at Philadelphia (Kendrick 0-0), 3:05 p.m.

Boston (Doubront 0-0) at Toronto (J.Johnson 0-0), 6:07 p.m.

Cleveland (McAllister 0-0) at Tampa Bay (Moore 0-0), 6:10 p.m.

Oakland (Straily 0-0) at Houston (Peacock 0-0), 7:10 p.m.

White Sox Cleveland Minnesota Detroit Kansas City

NATIONAL LEAGUE Central Division W L Pct GB 2 1 .667 — 2 1 .667 — 1 2 .333 1 1 2 .333 1 1 2 .333 1 East Division W L Pct GB Washington 3 0 1.000 — Atlanta 2 1 .667 1 New York 2 1 .667 1 Philadelphia 1 2 .333 2 Miami 0 3 .000 3 West Division W L Pct GB Arizona 2 1 .667 — Colorado 2 1 .667 — San Francisco 2 1 .667 — Los Angeles 1 2 .333 1 San Diego 1 2 .333 1 Thursday’s Results Cubs 3, Pittsburgh 2 Cincinnati 5, L.A. Angels 4 San Diego 2, N.Y. Mets 1 Washington 6, Miami 1 Philadelphia 2, Atlanta 0 Today’s Games Cubs (Feldman 0-0) at Atlanta (Minor 0-0), 6:30 p.m.

Kansas City (W.Davis 0-0) at Philadelphia (Kendrick 0-0), 3:05 p.m.

San Diego (Marquis 0-0) at Colorado (Francis 0-0), 3:10 p.m.

St. Louis (Westbrook 0-0) at San Francisco (Zito 0-0), 3:35 p.m.

Miami (Sanabia 0-0) at N.Y. Mets (Hefner 0-0), 6:10 p.m.

Washington (Haren 0-0) at Cincinnati (Bailey 0-0), 6:10 p.m.

Arizona (Miley 0-0) at Milwaukee (Lohse 0-0), 7:10 p.m.

Pittsburgh (J.Sanchez 0-0) at L.A. Dodgers (Greinke 0-0), 9:10 p.m.

Cubs Cincinnati Milwaukee Pittsburgh St. Louis

PREPS & PRO BASKETBALL

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Insider A closer look at the prep softball scene

SPOTLIGHT ON ...

TAYLOR ZAK Sycamore, junior, pitcher Zak threw four scoreless innings in Tuesday’s 10-7 loss to Rochelle, and was 1 for 1 with an RBI at the plate.

WHAT TO WATCH FOR Sycamore at DeKalb, 4:30 p.m. Thursday The rivalry gets going early in the season as the teams will play the first of two contests against each other. This one is the first matchup between the DeKalb and Sycamore at the new DeKalb High School.

Harvard at Genoa-Kingston, 4:30 p.m. Monday The Cogs open Big Northern Conference East Division play. It’s a early start to the conference slate after having so many games canceled because of inclement weather.

POWER RANKINGS 1. DeKalb (7-0) Talented Barbs off to a great start.

2. Kaneland (4-1) Knights went to Louisville for a spring break trip.

3. Sycamore (2-3) Defense strong for the Spartans in the early going.

4. Indian Creek (2-1) T’wolves with two easy victories over LaMoille.

5. Genoa-Kingston (1-1) Mike Lauer’s team suffered a 5-4 loss to Ottawa on Wednesday.

6. Hiawatha (0-1) The Hawks didn’t play their season opener until Wednesday and lost 7-1 to Earlville-Leland.

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Newport, Kowalski share circle in a two-week span. Luckily for Tamraz, he said he feels like he has pitching depth with Ashley Tamraz, Dani Clark and Abby Turner.

“Pitching won’t be a problem.

I think the challenges that we’re going to have, the reason I took them outside, is I told the girls, ‘This is what we have to play in. We have to get used to it,’ ” David Tamraz said. “The weather’s going to be a challenge for the underclassmen. I don’t think they’ve played in this kind of weather.”

By STEVE NITZ snitz@shawmedia.com Katie Kowalski has been DeKalb’s ace the past two seasons.

This year, however, the Barbs are going with more of a rotation in the circle. Through five games, Kowalski and freshman Morgan Newport have both seen a good amount of time. Through Wednesday’s games Kowalski (2-0) and Newport (3-0) have combined for a 5-0 record.

At times, Kowalski’s pitching hand has gone numb and swelled. It’s something she dealt with last year and the junior still is having tests done. DeKalb coach Jeff Davis wants to keep both pitchers’ innings down so they’re healthy for the postseason.

“We really have to be careful with [Kowalski],” Davis said.

Davis added that Newport and Kowalski are similar pitchers, with the difference being Newport is a lefty.

“She’s a lot like Katie as far as size, stuff goes,” Davis said.

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Defense not a problem for Spartans

Pitchers Katie Kowalski (right) and Morgan Newport share a laugh during softSycamore hasn’t been outside ball practice March 15 inside the field house at DeKalb High School. a lot so far this year, but that loss against Earlville-Leland.

The Hawks have had five games canceled, and another one postponed. It’s even been a challenge to get outside on the practice field because of the the weather and unplayable field conditions.

David Tamraz’s team will get started quickly, with eight games

“They throw the same pitches pretty much, just from opposite sides. They both throw four and five pitches.”

Hawks have to wait Weather has been a problem for every team in the area this season. Hiawatha didn’t play its first game until Wednesday, a 7-1

hasn’t been a problem for the Spartans when it comes to catching the ball.

According to coach Jill Carpenter, fielding has been a strength for the Spartans.

“We’ve got a pretty veteran group. Out of the 13 kids on the team, we have 10 that are juniors and seniors,” Carpenter said. “I think that really helps.”

Moving season back a week might be helpful Every season, prep softball players, coaches and fans go through the same thing.

In mid-March and even in to early April, the weather almost always is bad. Last spring was the exception, of course.

Teams almost never can get on the field right away. The first few games get canceled. The games that are played take part in bad conditions and everyone freezes.

I mean, why even try? Nobody wants to be out on a baseball or softball field when they can see

you can play them in the usually warmer weather of May? I’d move the Class 1A and 2A state tournaments to June 7 and 8, when the 3A and 4A tournaments are scheduled, and move the big schools back a week, too.

I understand why holding the state tournament so late could be an issue, with school finished and travel ball getting under way, but it only affects a handful of teams.

DeKalb coach Jeff Davis lost count of how many games his

VIEWS Steve Nitz their breath.

In the Midwest, there’s only so much you can do. Spring weather is always hit or miss. However, I think it’s time for the IHSA to move the start of baseball and softball season back a week. Why play games so early (the ones that actually are played), when

team had either canceled or postponed, and said he wouldn’t complain if the start of the season were pushed back.

Sycamore softball coach Jill Carpenter also said she would be fine with starting the season later.

I do think everyone can agree that it’s better to play more games in May, and less in March.

• Steve Nitz is a staff writer for the Daily Chronicle. He can be reached at snitz@shawmedia.com.

PREP ROUNDUP

BULLS 92, NETS 90

G-K softball gets 1st win

Bulls rally from 16 points down

By DAILY CHRONICLE STAFF sports@daily-chronicle.com The Genoa-Kingston softball team got its first win of the season with a 3-1 victory over Belvidere North on Thursday afternoon on in Belvidere.

Danielle Engel (1-0) pitched seven innings and struck out seven batters while allowing only one unearned run to get the win for the Cogs (1-1).

Paige Keegan was 2 for 3 with a double, triple and two RBIs while Engel went 2 for 4. Baylie Ullmark was 1 for 3 with a double and an RBI as well.

“It was a nice bounce back.

We had a tough one last night,” G-K coach Mike Lauer said.

“Danielle threw very well.

For this early in the year, she looked in mid-season form.”

G-K hosts Plano at home today.

Barbs win again: DeKalb won its seventh consecutive game to start the season with a 6-1 win over Morris.

Freshman Morgan Newport picked up her fourth victory on the season, striking out eight while giving up only five hits and one earned run.

The Barbs (7-0, 1-0 Northern Illinois Big 12) scored five runs in the fifth inning to break a 1-1 tie. Hannah Walter had a base hit with the bases loaded to score two, and Newport also had two RBIs. DeKalb plays Hinsdale today at home.

Knights down Rochelle: Kaneland defeated Rochelle, 10-4, on the road. Sarah Grams had three hits and four RBIs for the Knights.

Sycamore falls to Yorkville: Sycamore lost to Yorkville, 100, to fall to 2-3 on the season.

Abby Foulk was 2 for 3 while Becca Schroeder was 1 for 2 for Sycamore.

T’wolves lose at Somonauk: of Garza, Andrea Strohmaier, Indian Creek lost at Somonauk, 12-2, in six innings

Kramer and Neisendorf took third in 55.48.

H-BR’s Klein wins high jump: Beth Klein tied for the first in BASEBALL Barbs lose at home: DeKalb the high jump (4-6) in a quadlost to Belvidere North, 9-5.

Shaun Johnson pitched five innings for the Barbs. Corey Nelson was 3 for 3 with a run scored and two RBIs for DeKalb (3-5).

The Barbs play Streator on Saturday at home in a doubleheader.

T’wolves fall: Indian Creek lost to Somonauk, 11-1, on the road. Drew Headley was 1 for 2 on the day.

Kaneland shut out: Kaneland lost to Hononegah, 4-0, on the road.

GIRLS TRACK Barbs top Yorkville: DeKalb defeated Yorkville, 85.5-60.5, in a dual meet.

The Barbs swept the sprint relays, winning the 4x100-, 4x200- and 4x400-meter relays.

Danielle Dlabal won the 800 run in 2 minutes, 25 seconds while Jasmine Brown took first in the long jump and triple jump.

Janay Wright took first in the shot put with a mark of 33 feet, 8 inches, and freshman Savannah Long won the 100 hurdles and the pole vault.

Aslim Nachman took first in the 100 and 200.

G-K takes 4th: Genoa-Kingston finished fourth out of eight teams at the Stillman Valley Invitational.

Danielle Neisendorf took first in the high jump while Katy Foulker was second.

Brianna Kramer took second in the 100 hurdles and 300 hurdles while Jessica Drendal ran a personal-best time in the 100 hurdles to take fifth.

Vanessa Garza hit a personal best at 31-4½ to take second in the triple jump.

The Cogs’ 4x100 relay team

rangular meet with Lisle, Rosary and Sandwich.

H-BR’s Bridgette Edmeier was second in the shot put while Emily Clark took second in the 1,600. The 4x800 relay team of Katie Hoffman, Lexi Seierstad, Emily Clark and Kristen Clark also finished as runner-up.

BOYS TRACK Royals sweep jumps: Hinckley-Big Rock got first-place finishes in the triple jump, long jump and high jump in a triangular meet with Lisle and Sandwich.

Michael Bayler won the triple jump (39-7), Christian Johnsen took first in the long jump (19-4½), and Billy Weissinger was first in the high jump (5-10).

The Royals’ 4x400 relay of Bayler, Johnsen, Weissinger and Jared Madden also won in 3:45.71.

WEDNESDAY’S LATE RESULTS BASEBALL G-K falls: Genoa-Kingston lost to Johnsburg, 4-2, at home in its second game of the season. Brady Huffman pitched 4⅔ innings and struck out three batters while allowing one earned run for the Cogs (0-2).

Ben Rabe was 2 for 2 with two stolen bases and a walk while Mason Lucca went 1 for 3 with a stolen base and run scored.

SOFTBALL Ottawa edges G-K: The Cogs lost to Ottawa, 5-4. Baylie Ullmark struck out 10 batters while walking only one. Rachel Joos went 2 for 2 at the plate with two singles.

By BRIAN MAHONEY The Associated Press NEW YORK – Carlos Boozer had 29 points and 18 rebounds, Nate Robinson made the go-ahead basket with 22 seconds left, and the Bulls overcame a 16-point deficit to beat the Brooklyn Nets, 92-90, on Thursday night.

Jimmy Butler had 16 points and 10 rebounds, Luol Deng scored 18 points, and Robinson finished with 12 as the Bulls shook off the absences of five key players to keep Indiana from clinching the Central Division title they’ve won the past two years.

Deron Williams had 30 points and 10 assists for the Nets, who had a disappointing return home from an eight-game road trip. Brook Lopez finished with 28 points, but he had a turnover and two misses in the final minute, including a corner jumper that went in and out that would have forced overtime.

The Bulls pulled back into a tie for fifth place with Atlanta and climbed within 1½ games of the Nets for the No. 4 seed and home-court advan-

Next vs. Orlando, 7 p.m. today, CSN, AM-1000 tage in the first round.

And the Bulls did it without Derrick Rose, Joakim Noah, Taj Gibson, Richard Hamilton and Marco Belinelli, all starters or key members of their rotation. Plus, they lost starting point guard Kirk Hinrich to fouls with 3:38 remaining.

But they made more clutch plays down the stretch to pull out a game they never led until the final period.

The Nets took a 67-65 lead into the fourth when Hinrich fouled Williams behind the 3-point line with 0.3 seconds left in the third, an inexcusable way to pick up his fifth, and Williams made two of the three free throws.

The Bulls finally took their first lead at 69-67 on Deng’s basket 1:16 into the fourth and it was a four-point game either way from there. Williams gave the Nets a threepoint lead with 52 seconds

remaining, but Deng made a long jumper from the corner and Robinson turned Lopez’s bad pass into a floater that put the Bulls ahead 91-90 with 22 seconds left.

Lopez missed and Daequan Cook made a free throw to make it 92-90 with 5.5 seconds to play. Williams drove into the lane on the Nets’ final possession and kicked it to a wide-open Lopez, but his jumper bounced out.

Joe Johnson, back in the starting lineup after missing five games with a sore left heel, scored 12 points in the Nets’ first home game since March 17. They went 5-3 on their road trip and seemed headed toward an easy victory in their return home.

The Nets scored the first eight points, six by Lopez, and increased it to 18-4 as Chicago missed 10 of its first 12 shots. Lopez made his first six shots, was 8 of 9 in the first quarter, and Brooklyn was ahead 26-13. He was only 1 of 4 in the second as the Bulls’ defense tightened, and the Nets took a 47-36 lead to halftime.

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North Bethesda United Methodist Church in Bethesda, Md., usually uses its sign for sayings that aren’t overtly Christian, such as the one on top from March 16, 2006. But the church takes a more religious approach during Easter, such as the message on the bottom from March 28.

Sign of the Times Churches’ pithy sayings turn pious for Easter

By MICHELLE BOORSTEIN The Washington Post WASHINGTON – North Bethesda United Methodist Church has a Facebook page, an Internet mailing list and a well-stocked website. But the congregation’s most powerful evangelization tool is a throwback to a less technology-driven age: a simple sign with changeable letters out front.

The expressions spelled out in black letters, aimed at connecting with the harried drivers streaming past on Old Georgetown Road in Bethesda, Md., aren’t usually explicitly religious or overtly Christian. Quotes cite the likes of Oprah and J.K. Rowling and tend toward the self-help-ish and the hokey.

“Limitations only exist if you let them,” read one this month. “Never iron a four-leaf clover because you don’t want to press your luck,” read another.

The point, says the Rev. Debbie Scott, is to provoke, not preach.

Not so around Easter.

Thursday night, in preparation for Good Friday and Easter services, a custodian put up: “What happened early Easter morning?” a reference to the mystery and drama of Jesus’s resurrection.

For a nation increasingly fleeing traditional religious practice and belief, Easter isn’t a day to push the envelope.

It’s a time when pastors who enjoy putting a clever or edgy sentence on their church signs proceed with caution.

Seven Locks Baptist Church in Rockville, Md., went from “iPad, iPod, iPray” earlier in March to “Because he lives I can face tomorrow.” Emmanuel Baptist

Church in Manassas, Va., replaces its sayings with service times. Even Madison Avenue Baptist, a Midtown Manhattan congregation with a professional comedian for a pastor, a Good Friday service staged as a country music revue and a sign popular with tourists for its irreverent, secular vibe, goes traditional on Easter.

“Christmas and Easter are two of the rare occasions when I’m overtly religious. I mean, these [holiday] stories are the foundation of the church,” said Brian Crowson, the New York church’s parish administrator and sign-picker.

In past Easters, Crowson has chosen: “He has risen,” and “He is born.” On Friday, he opened the sign box and removed a seasonal, if not spiritual, message attributed to Albert Einstein: “The hardest thing in the world to understand is the income tax.” In its place he put: “Easter says: You can put truth in a grave but it won’t stay there.”

If advertising is more traditional around Easter, it’s also regarded as more crucial by pastors whose pews are emptying and who hope to give the unchurched a transcendent experience.

Stewart Church Signs, one of the country’s most prominent suppliers of signs to houses of worship, says sales and upgrades boom early each year for the Easter run-up.

Churches add small yard signs to scatter on nearby roads and trade up to an LED sign with a digital display.

Generally, Stewart spokeswoman Stacy Strom said, churches are becoming more experimental with the messages they feature on their signs because

of “hard economic times and declining numbers of Americans attending churches. Most churches are in the position that they need to grow their congregation.”

But at Easter, she said, they stay classic.

Seven Locks Baptist Church is a small, traditional church with a strongly international congregation, including the English-speaking children of Korean parents who hold Korean language services elsewhere in the building. Its main outreach is a large English as a second language program, but it also relies on thought-provoking zingers on its sign.

“There are a lot of people passing by, and there’s a big opportunity to use the sign. People are sitting at the light; they have things on their minds. The sign might help them,” said the pastor’s wife, Cindy Wolfe, who picks the sayings and puts them out Sunday mornings. She searches the Internet for ideas and also turns to a photocopied 10-page list of expressions her mother used decades ago when she was a church-sign lady in Dayton, Ohio.

Expressions have changed, but the theology must be clear and unchanging, especially on Easter.

“People feel at least one Sunday of the year they need to go to church and hopefully God will speak to them then,” she said.

In its half-century, North Bethesda United Methodist has seen founding members die and the neighborhood grow more diverse racially and religiously. Half the congregation, Scott

says, is former Catholics.

“That’s why we are intentional about not even being so religious or Christian” on the sign, she said. “That’s been our benchmark.”

Yet Easter presents a challenge. The story of Jesus’ death and rise is the core of the Christian Gospel. The purpose of the sign is to pull people in, but for what cause? It’s intended to be thought-provoking, but to what end?

Scott’s Sunday sermon wrestled with the drama and supernatural nature of the Easter story. That’s why the sermon title was a question: What happened that morning?

“It’s so beyond our understanding, to try and put it in definitive words is impossible. But the essence is that in that moment, death was overcome. And we all experience death in many ways – the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s, or cancer, or a broken relationship. We have all sorts of deaths in our lives,” Scott said.

“But the message of Easter is that there is a hope beyond all death that sustains us and is God’s promise to us.”

Bill Hansen, pastor at Emmanuel Baptist on Route 28 in Manassas, said 100,000 people drive each day past his LED sign. On Easter, he wants to be crystal clear about his church’s purpose.

“The scripture quotes or sayings end up being a filler. Now is the time to encourage most of all non-Christians to come, and to reach out to people who haven’t been in a while. It’s like the Catholics are saying to their people – it’s time to come back. Easter is the season for all that.”

CHURCH BULLETIN

Page C2 • Friday, April 5, 2013 DEKALB Baptist Campus Ministry 449 Normal Road www.niu.edu/student_orgs/judson 815-756-2131 judson@niu.edu Pastors: Dwight and Rene Gorbold Bethlehem Lutheran (ELCA) 1915 N. First St. BethlehemDeKalb.org 815-758-3203 belcdekalb@comcast.net Pastors: Dan Wynard The message: “Strengthened by our Doubts” Worship schedule: 8:45 and 11 a.m.

Sunday; 9:45 a.m. coffee and fellowship; 10 a.m. Sunday school; 10:10 a.m. adult Sunday forum; Highlight of the week: Adult Sunday Forum will continue “Building Our Faith through Stories of the BIble.” The Thomas Merton Study Group will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday. “How to Recognize and Respond to God’s Movement in Our Lives” meets at 10:30 a.m. Thursday.

Cathedral of Praise 1126 S. First St. www.dekalbcop.org 815-758-6557 ericwyzard@dekalbcop.org Pastor: Eric Wyzard Worship schedule: 10 a.m. Sunday; 7 p.m. Bible study Wednesday.

Christ Community Church 1600 E. Lincoln Highway www.ccclife.org 815-787-6161 Worship schedule: 5 p.m. Saturday; 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday Church of Christ, Scientist 220 N. Third St. 815-787-3792 jocelyn.green2@frontier.com Pastors: King James Bible, “Science and Health With Key to the Scriptures” by Mary Baker Eddy The message: “Are Sin, Disease and Death Real?”

Worship schedule: 10 a.m. church and Sunday school services; 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday testimony meetings Community of Christ 1200 S. Malta Road www.chicagomissioncenter.org 815-756-1963 roger@hintzsche.com Pastor: Roger Hintzsche Worship schedule: 10:30 a.m. Sunday; 9:30 a.m. Sunday school

815-758-0691 congdek1@gmail.com Pastors: Joe Gastiger, Judy Harris Worship schedule: 10 a.m. Sunday First Lutheran (ELCA) 324 N. Third St. www.firstlutherandekalb.org 815-758-0643 office@firstlutherandekalb.org Pastor: Janet Hunt Worship schedule: 9 a.m. Sunday; Cross Walk activities 10:20 a.m. Sunday; Adult Forum 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Cross Walk Wednesday activities 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.; confirmation 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday Highlight of the week: God’s blessing are asked on the youth and chaperones who will attend the Dells Youth Quake in Wisconsin next weekend.

First United Methodist 321 Oak St. www.firstumc.net 815-756-6301 office@firstumc.net Pastors: Senior Pastor Jonathan Hutchison, Associate Pastor Brian Gilbert The message: “Teaching Thomas,” with reading from John 20:19-31.

Worship schedule: 9 a.m. Sunday traditional service; 11 a.m. Sunday contemporary SHINE service; 9 a.m. youth Sunday school and 9:15 a.m.

Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. adult Sunday school; 8:45 a.m. Thursday Communion service Highlight of the week: Families with school-age and younger children are invited to Family Fun Night from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday. A breakfast supper will be served. Bring a side dish to share.

Fun activities are planned for the kids.

Foursquare Church 210 Grove St. 815-756-9521 Worship schedule: 10 a.m. Sunday Glad Tidings Assembly of God 2325 N. First St. 815-758-4919 Pastor: W. Michael Massey Worship schedule: 10 a.m. Sunday Highlight of the week: All ages family night is 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays Grace Free Lutheran 1121 S. First St. www.gracefreelutherandekalb.org 815-758-2531 Pastor: Michael Hodge Worship schedule: 10:30 a.m. Sunday; 9:30 a.m. Sunday school

Congregation Beth Shalom 820 Russell Road www.bethshalomdekalb.org 815-756-1010 info@bethshalomdekalb.org Rabbi: Maralee Gordon

Harvest Bible Chapel 2215 Bethany Road www.harvestdekalb.org 815-756-9020 Pastor: Jason Draper Worship schedule: 10 a.m. Sunday

DeKalb Christian 1107 S. First St. www.forministry.com/USILCCACCDCC1 815-758-1833 tomndcc@aol.com Pastor: Tom J. Hughes Worship schedule: 10:30 a.m. Sunday; 9:15 a.m. Sunday school

Hillcrest Covenant 1515 N. First St. www.hillcovch.org 815-756-5508 hillcrestcov@comcast.net Pastor: Steve Larson, Associate Pastor Jennifer Zerby Worship schedule: 10:45 a.m. worship; 9:30 a.m. Sunday school

DeKalb Wesleyan 1115 S. Malta Road www.dekalbwesleyan.com 815-758-0673 Pastor: Dean Pierce Worship schedule: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evangelical Free 150 Bethany Road 815-756-8729 efreesd@comcast.net www.efreesd.com Pastor: Martin Jones, lead pastor; Paul Rogers, worship pastor; Gary Lisle, youth pastor Worship schedule: 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Sunday, 9:45 a.m. Sunday school Fellowship Baptist 129 E. Locust St. www.fbcofdekalb.com 815-517-8111 Pastor: Kevin D. Spears Worship schedule: 11 a.m. Sunday; 10 a.m. Sunday school First Baptist 349 S. Third St. www.fbcdekalb.org 815-758-3973 churchinfo@fbcdekalb.org Pastor: Bob Edwards The message: “The Way, The Truth, The Life,” with reading from John 14:6 Worship schedule: 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Sunday; 9:45 a.m. Sunday school Highlight of the week: Wednesday is Family NIght – dinner at 5:45 p.m., children’s ministry at 6:45 p.m., adult and youth Bible study 6:45 at p.m.

First Church of the Nazarene 1051 S. Fourth St. 815-758-1588 secretary@dekalbnaz.com Pastor: Todd Holden Worship schedule: 10:40 a.m. Sunday; 9:30 a.m. Sunday school Highlight of the week: Blessing Well Food and Clothing Pantry 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays.

First Congregational 615 N. First St. www.uccdekalb.org

Orthos; 10 a.m. Sunday Divine Liturgy; 10:30 a.m. Sunday school St. Mary Parish 321 Pine St. www.stmarydekalb.org 815-758-5432 frkenneth@stmarydekalb.org Pastor: Kenneth Anderson The message: “As Thomas believed because he saw the risen Jesus, so too were many brought to faith through the various signs and the wonders wrought by the apostles.”

Worship schedule: 8 a.m., 4:30 p.m.

Saturday; 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m.

Sunday; 7 a.m. Monday through Friday Highlight of the week: Monthly food drive this weekend. Checks written to St. Vincent’s Food Pantry can be placed in the collection basket.

St. Paul’s Episcopal 900 Normal Road www.stpaulsdekalb.org 815-756-4888 parishoffice@stpaulsdekalb.org Rector: Stacy Walker-Frontjes Worship schedule: 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Seventh-day Adventist 300 E. Taylor St. 815-758-1388 Pastor: Carlos Peña Worship schedule: 11 a.m. Saturday; Sabbath school 9:30 a.m.

The Rock Christian Church 300 E. Taylor St. http://therockchristianchurch.com 815-758-3700 Pastor: Jerry Wright Worship schedule: 10 a.m. Sundays.

Highlight of the week: For a ride to this growing, Bible-believing, nondenominational church, call 815-758-3700 or 815-748-5611.

Trinity Lutheran (LCMC) 303 S. Seventh St. 815-756-7374 www.trinitydekalb.com Pastor: Todd Peterson Worship schedule: 9:30 a.m. Sunday; contemporary worship on second and fourth Sunday each month Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 158 N. Fourth St. www.uufdekalb.org 815-756-7089 uufdchurchoffice@aol.com Pastor: Linda Slabon The message: “Trees as a religion” Worship schedule: 10 a.m. Sunday Highlight of the week: Standing on the Side of Love Gala is 5 to 9 p.m. April 13. Get tickets now from Terri Mann Lamb, Dave or Teri Diaz or RSVP to uufdchurchoffice@aol.com or 815756-7089 by noon Tuesday. Childcare and child-friendly activities. Suggested donation: $15 adults, $5 ages 5 to 12; free for younger than 5. Open to the public.

United Pentecostal Church 1120 S. Seventh St. www.dekalbupc.com 815-901-0699 Pastor: Greg W. Davis and Maurice McDavid, assistant pastor Worship schedule: 10 a.m., 2 p.m.

(Spanish) and 6 p.m. Sundays; 6 p.m.

Saturday (Spanish)

Immanuel Lutheran 511 Russell Road www.immanueldekalb.org 815-756-6669, 815-756-6675 office@godwithusilc.org Pastors: Marty Marks, Ray Krueger Worship schedule: 8 a.m. Sunday traditional worship; 9:15 a.m. Sunday school and adult Bible study; 10:30 a.m. contemporary worship Highlight of the week: Christianity 101 at 6 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Lutheran Women’s Missionary League will hold its Spring Quarterly Meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday with guest speaker Todd Tompkins from Thrivent Financial for Lutherans talking about a Habitat for Humanity home.

Vida Nueva/New Life 316 N. Sixth St. vndekalb@frontier.com 815-787-7711 Pastor: Rodrigo Azofeifa Worship schedule: 12:30 p.m. Domingo (Sunday)

Kishwaukee Bible Church 355 N. Cross St. (Cornerstone Christian Academy) www.kishwaukeebiblechurch.org 815-754-4566 Worship schedule: 9:30 a.m. Sunday

Vineyard Christian Fellowship Haish Gymnasium, 303 S. Ninth St. www.vineyarddekalb.org 815-748-8463 Pastor: Joe Holda Worship schedule: 10 a.m. Sunday

New Hope Missionary Baptist 1201 Twombly Road www.newhopeofdekalb.org 815-756-7906 newhope@tbc.net Pastors: Leroy A. Mitchell, G. Joseph Mitchell Worship schedule: 7:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday Highlight of the week: Wednesday, Bible study is at 6:30 p.m. and Youth Ministry is at 6 p.m.

Westminster Presbyterian 830 N. Annie Glidden Road www.westminsterpres.net 815-756-2905 westminsterpres@gmail.com Pastors: Blake Richter, Karen Kim The message: “The Anointing at Bethany” Worship schedule: 10 a.m. Sunday; 9 a.m. Sunday school Highlight of the week: Faith and Film at 6 p.m. Sunday viewing “Salmon Fishing in the Yemen”

Newman Catholic Student Center 512 Normal Road www.niunewman.org 815-787-7770 Pastor: Matthew McMorrow Worship schedule: 4:30 p.m. Saturday; 8 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Sunday; 12:05 p.m. daily St. George Greek Orthodox 320 S. Second St. 815-758-5731 Pastor: John A. Artemas Worship schedule: 9 a.m. Sunday

Victory Baptist 1930 Sycamore Road VBC-DeKalb.org 815-756-6212 Victorlane5@frontier.com Pastor: Ngum Eric Mangek Worship schedule: 10:45 a.m. Sunday; 9:30 a.m. Sunday school

SYCAMORE Bethel Assembly of God 131 W. Elm St. www.bethelofsycamore.org 815-895-4740 Pastor: William Mills Worship schedule: 8 and 10:30 a.m.

Sunday; 9:30 a.m. Sunday school Christian Senior Ministries P.O. Box 479 815-895-6784

Deacon: Charles Ridulph Worship schedule: This nondenominational outreach program serves seniors through Bible studies, personal visits and worship services: 3:30 p.m. today at Pine Acres, DeKalb; 2 p.m.

Sunday at Sycamore High Rise; 3:30 p.m. Mondays at Lincolnshire Place, Sycamore; 5 p.m. Tuesdays at Lincoln Manor, Rochelle; 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Pine Acres, DeKalb; 10:15 a.m.

Wednesday at Pine Acres Alzheimer Unit, DeKalb; 2 p.m. Wednesday at Colonial House, DeKalb; 3 p.m.

Wednesdays at Heritage Woods, DeKalb; 9:30 a.m. Thursdays at Grand Victorian, Sycamore; 10:30 a.m. Thursdays at Bethany Health Care, DeKalb; 2 p.m. Thursdays at Oak Crest DeKalb Area Retirement Center, DeKalb; 3 p.m.

Thursdays at DeKalb County Rehab & Nursing Center, DeKalb.

Church of Christ 109 Swanson Road www.sycamorechurchofchrist.com 815-895-9148 sycamorecoc@comcast.net Evangelist: Phillip Vermillion Worship schedule: 10 a.m. Sunday Church of Christ (Edgebrook Lane) 2315 Edgebook Lane www.sycamorechurch.com 815-895-3320 info@sycamorechurch.com Preacher: Al Diestelkamp Worship schedule: 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Sunday Federated Church 612 W. State St. www.sycamorefederatedchurch.org 815-895-2706 info@sycamorefederatedchurch.org Pastor: Dennis Johnson The message: “He didn’t knock” Worship schedule: 10 a.m. Sunday with nursery child care; 10:15 a.m. Kids Club; 11 a.m. fellowship Highlight of the week: April Love Offering for School Supplies Ministry.

Taking Feed My Sheep food pantry donations. Communion Sunday.

FBC of Sycamore 530 W. State St. www.fbcnewsong.com 815-895-3116 fbcnewsong@gmail.com Worship schedule: 9 a.m. Sunday traditional service; 10:30 a.m. with signer for hearing impaired and 5 p.m. contemporary services Grace Life Church 425 W. State St. www.gracelifeinchrist.org 815-757-3570 Pastor: Stephen J. Moll Worship schedule: 10 a.m. Sunday Harvest Time Fellowship 203 S. Sacramento St. 815-899-2529 Pastor: Michael Schumaker Worship schedule: 9 a.m. Sunday; 7 p.m. Thursday prayer Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 675 Fox Ave. www.mormon.org 815-895-2277 jrbentley1208@gmail.com Bishop: John Bentley Worship schedule: Noon Sunday Sacrament meeting; 1:20 p.m. Sunday school; 2:10 p.m. Priesthood, Relief Society Mayfield Congregational 28405 Church Road www.mayfieldchurchucc.org 815-895-5548 mayfieldchurch@atcyber.net Interim Pastor: Rev. William L. Nagy The message: “God Is Still Speaking in Our Journey” Worship schedule: 10 a.m. Sunday Highlight of the Week: This is Pastor Bill Nagy’s last Sunday. He has been a saint through the ceiling collapse and the transition.

North Avenue Missionary Baptist 301 North Ave. 815-895-4871 Worship schedule: 11 a.m. Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Sunday school St. John’s Lutheran (Missouri Synod) 26555 Brickville Road www.stjohnsycamore.org 815-895-4477 office@stjohnsycamore.org Pastors: Robert W. Weinhold, Marvin Metzger Worship schedule: 6 p.m. blended service Saturday; 8 and 10:30 a.m. service Sunday St. Mary’s Sycamore 322 Waterman St. www.stmarysycamore.com 815-895-3275 Churchofstmary@stmarysycamore.com Pastor: Paul M. Lipinski Worship schedule: 7:30 a.m. daily; 5 p.m.

Saturday; 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday St. Peter’s Episcopal 218 Somonauk St. www.sycamorestpeters.org 815-895-2227 office@sycamorestpeters.org Clergy: David Hedges

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Sunday Holy Eucharist; 8:45 a.m.

Sunday school Salem Lutheran (ELCA) 1145 DeKalb Ave. www.SalemSycamore.org 815-895-9171 salem@salemlutheransycamore.org Interim Pastor: Robert C. Kinnear Ministry staff: Carla Vanatta The message: “With the Holy Spirit’s help we can share the Good News of Easter!”

Worship schedule: 5 p.m. Saturday; 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday; 9:15 a.m.

Sunday School Highlight of the week: Coffee Hour at 9:15 a.m. Sunday in honor of 50+ year members Sycamore Baptist Church 302 Somonauk Street www.sbcsycamore.org 815-895-2577 sycamorebap@yahoo.com Pastor: Dan Stovall Worship schedule: 10:30 a.m. Sunday; 9:30 a.m. Bible study Highlight of the week: After Holy Week, Pastor Stovall will continue his message series “The Serious Church.”

This Sunday the message is based on the devotion to God, one another, and the community found in Acts 2.

Sycamore United Methodist 160 Johnson Ave. www.sycamoreumc.org 815-895-9113 sumc@sycamoreumc.org Pastor: Bill Landis, Harlene Harden Worship schedule: 5 p.m. Saturday; 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. Sunday; 10 a.m.

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NEARBY Calvary Lutheran (LCMC) (Lee) 19 Perry Road, at County Line Road www.calluth.org 815-824-2825 calluthch1@aol.com Pastor: Craig Nelson Worship schedule: 10:30 a.m. Sunday; 9:15 a.m. Sunday school; prayer 8:45 a.m. Sunday; adult Sunday school 9:30 a.m.

Highlight of the week: ALPHA Celebration Dinner at noon April 28. Cost: $10.

RSVP by April 22.

Cortland United Methodist 45 W. Chestnut Ave. www.cortlandumc.com 815-756-9088 Pastor: Christina Vosteen Worship schedule: 9 a.m. Sunday Faith UMC (Genoa) 325 S. Stott St. www.genoafaithuc.com 815-784-5143 faithchurch@rocketmail.com Pastor: Daniel F. Diss Worship schedule: 9 a.m. Sunday; 9:30 a.m. Sunday school

school; 10:30 a.m. prayer circle; 6:30 p.m. Gospel of John Bible study Highlight of the week: Communion is served on the first and third Sundays.

All are welcome to the table.

Malta United Methodist 210 E. Sprague St. www.gbgm-umc.org/maltaumc 815-825-2118 maltaumc@aol.com Pastor: Judy Giese Worship schedule: 9 a.m. Sunday at Malta UMC; 11 a.m. Sunday at Northwest Malta UMC Peace United Church of Christ (Genoa) 301 E. First St. 815-757-5917 PastorLauriAllen@gmail.com Pastor: Lauri Allen The message: “Living Forward, Understanding Backward” Worship schedule: 10 a.m. Sunday St. Catherine (Genoa) 340 S. Stott St. www.st-catherine-genoa.org 815-784-2355 stcatpast@frontier.com Pastor: Donald M. Ahles The message: Second Sunday of Easter Worship schedule: 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.

(Spanish) Saturday; 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday; 8:30 a.m. Monday to Thursday St. James (Lee) 221 W. Kirke Gate 815-824-2053 stjames@heartlandcable.com Pastor: Bonaventure Okoro Worship schedule: 5 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m. Sunday; 9 a.m. Tuesday-Friday; with confession from 4:15-4:45 p.m.

Saturday and 8:15-8:45 a.m. Sunday.

St. John’s Lutheran (Creston) 126 E. South St. stjohns.worthyofpraise.org 815-384-3720 Pastor: Ronald Larson Worship schedule: 9:30 a.m. Sunday with fellowship following, 10:30 a.m.

Sunday school St. Paul’s UCC (Hinckley) 324 W. McKinley Ave. 815-286-3391 stpaulshinckley@gmail.com Pastor: Kris Delmore Worship schedule: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Salem Evangelical Lutheran (Sandwich) 1022 N. Main St. 815-786-9308 Pastor: Wayne Derber Worship schedule: 8 a.m. Sunday traditional service; 10:30 a.m. contemporary service; 9:15 a.m. Sunday education hour for all ages

First Congregational UCC (Malta) 210 S. Sprague St. 815-825-2451 Pastor: Robert L. Vaughn The message: “The Fellowship” Worship schedule: 9:30 a.m. Sunday

Trinity Lutheran (Genoa) 33930 N. State Road www.tlcgenoa.org 815-784-2522 trinity@tlcgenoa.com Pastor: Senior Pastor Jeremy Heilman Worship schedule: 5:30 p.m. Saturday blended worship; 8 a.m. Sunday traditional worship; 10:30 a.m. Sunday contemporary worship.

First Lutheran (NALC) (Kirkland) 510 W. South St. www.kirklandflc.org 815-522-3886 jo@kirklandflc.org Pastor: Carl L. M. Rasmussen Worship schedule: 5:30 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m. Sunday; 9:15 a.m. children’s sermon

United Church of Christ (Shabbona) 104 E. Navaho Ave., Box 241 815-824-2359 office.shabbonachurch@gmail.com www.shabbonachurch.org Pastor: Jim Allen Worship schedule: 8 a.m. Sunday assisted living service; 9:30 a.m. Sunday; 10:30 a.m. Sunday school

First Lutheran (Lee) 240 W. Hardanger Gate www.flcinlee.com 815-824-2356 Interim Pastor: Chris Heller Worship schedule: 10:30 a.m. Sunday; 10 a.m. fellowship time

United Methodist (Waterman) 210 W. Garfield www.watermanumc.com 815-264-3991 watermanumc@gmail.com Pastor: Christina Vosteen Worship schedule: 10:30 a.m. Sunday; 9:30 a.m. Sunday school

First United Methodist (Hinckley) 801 N. Sycamore St. 815-286-7102 hinckleyumc@frontier.com Pastor: Laura Crites Worship schedule: 9:30 a.m. Sunday; 10:30 a.m. Sunday school

United Presbyterian (Somonauk) 14030 Chicago Road www.somonaukupchurch.com 815-786-2703 Worship schedule: 9:30 a.m. Sunday; 10:45 a.m. Christian education.

First United Methodist (Kirkland) 300 W. South St. www.kirklandumc.org 815-522-3546 office@kirklandumc.org Pastor: Kyeong-Ah Woo Worship schedule: 10 a.m. Sunday; 9 a.m. Sunday school Immanuel Lutheran (Hinckley) 12760 Lee Road www.immanuel-hinckley.org 815-286-3885 office@immanuel-hinckley.org Pastor: Christopher Navurskis Worship schedule: 10:15 a.m. Sunday; 8 a.m. small group Bible study; 9 a.m. adult Bible study; 9 a.m. Sunday school; 5 p.m. Saturday Kingston United Methodist 121 E. First St. 815-784-2010 Pastor: Jackie Wills Worship schedule: 11 a.m. Sunday; 9:30 a.m. youth group and Upper Room Bible study; 10:15 a.m. children’s Sunday

Village Bible Church (Shabbona) Indian Creek Campus 209 N. Nokomis St. 815-824-2425 Pastor: Dave Haidle Worship schedule: 10 a.m. Sunday Waterman Bible Church 500 S. Birch St. 815-264-3908 www.watermanbible.org wbcheart@frontier.com Pastors: Pastor Craig Miller, Associate Pastor of Youth Mike Burkett Worship schedule: 10:30 a.m. Sunday; 9:30 a.m. Sunday school Waterman Presbyterian 250 N. Cedar St. www.watermanpres.com 815-264-3491 wpc_office@frontier.com Pastor: Roger Boekenhauer The message: “After the Resurrection” Worship schedule: 10:30 a.m. Sunday; 9:30 a.m. Sunday school Highlight of the week: Confirmation class from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at WPC.

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First Lutheran plans rummage

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Truman’s Ridge will perform at Sycamore United Methodist Church at 5 p.m. April 13.

Truman’s Ridge to play at SUMC on April 13 Truman’s Ridge, an exciting, fast-paced bluegrass band, will present a concert at Sycamore United Methodist Church at 5 p.m.

April 13. Organized in 2008, the band has been playing festivals and venues all over Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Tennessee and Missouri.

Tight harmonies, high energy and influences of Chicago jazz and blues and Midwestern string band make for a listening experience that is classic bluegrass yet unique.

Bruce Wallace, who plays banjo and harmonica and is producer of the band, took a long hiatus from music, and is now enjoying his return after a teaching career and raising a family.

Steve Sarver, guitar, was raised on country music in Maple Park, converted to classic rock in high school, and in 2008 became the co-founder of Truman’s Ridge.

Mark Flower plays mandolin and fiddle.

He got hooked on bluegrass while camping in

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First Lutheran Church’s 11th annual rummage sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 13 in the church’s social hall at 324 N. Third St. Visitors should enter from the alley between Third and Fourth ctreets. Many large and small household items will be available, but no clothing. The proceeds will support the First Lutheran Building Fund.

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the Smokies, and at that time taught himself guitar and eventually mandolin and fiddle.

Karel Waska, upright bass, is from the Czech Republic and is a doctoral candidate in geology at Northern Illinois University. He has played bass for more than 20 years in everything from Western Swing in Oklahoma to Gypsy Jazz in France. He also performs with the NIU Symphony Orchestra and DeKalb Community Band.

There will be a free-will offering for the band after the concert, and refreshments will be served. The concert is part of the Saturday Celebration services at SUMC, and the Jessie Viner Concert Series. Viner was a longtime church and choir member who left a generous bequest to the church.

The church is located at 160 Johnson Ave., Sycamore. For more information, contact the church office at 815-895-9113, or visit www. sycamoreumc.org.

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Catholic Daughters set salad bar luncheon The Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court Immaculate Conception 996 of DeKalb will hold its spring salad bar luncheon at 11 a.m. April 15 in the St. Mary cafeteria, Fourth Street and Fisk Avenue in DeKalb.

The menu includes meatballs, ham, baked beans and an assortment of homemade salads and dessert.

Tickets cost $8 at the door.

Carry-outs are available.

Handicapped accessibility is located at the Fisk Street entrance.

St. George sets Greek Night at Twin Tavern St. George Greek Orthodox Church sponsors a Greek Night at Twin Tavern, 1028 S. Fourth St., DeKalb, on the second Thursday of the month.

Food is served from 5 to 8 p.m. The parishioners of St. George offer their culinary talents for this popular fundraiser for such foods as pastichio, souvlaki, Greek style chicken and Greek salad.

The next Greek Night will be April 11.

For more information, call Irene at 815-695-5384.

Women of the Word offers program Women of the Word invites all area women and men to a special program, “The Garden of Renewal and Hope� on at 7 p.m.

April 18 at Waterman Presbyterian Church, 250 N. Cedar St., Waterman.

The program will focus on human trafficking and the renewal and hope available in Christ Jesus. Several speakers will educate attendees on this very timely issue that affects countries around the world, but also enslaves many people here in the United States. Human trafficking is the second largest organized crime activity. The speakers will share their firsthand experiences in this country and in Thailand, and learn how to can make a difference through prayer, outreach and by using resources effectively.

Attendees also will have an opportunity to purchase products made by organizations that offer safe houses and employ-

ment for survivors of women trafficked into the sex trade.

These organizations provide them self-respecting work that allows them to support themselves and their families without having to re-engage in damaging lifestyle activities.

These items include handmade jewelry made by survivors of prostitution. For more information about the jewelry products, visit nightlightinternational.com.

For more information about the program, contact Sue at 815-264-3979 or sjhipple23@ gmail.com.

Kingston church hosts monthly supper The Kingston United Methodist Church monthly supper will be Saturday. Seating times are 5 p.m. and 6:15 p.m.

Held usually on the first Saturday of the month at the church, 121 W. First St., the suppers include dessert. Donations are $9 for adults and $4 for children. Carry-out meals and gift certificates are available.

This month, the meat will be roast beef.

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Man battling booze is drowning in clutter Dear Abby: I met the woman of my dreams about a year ago. Her husband had died about two months before our paths crossed. She has two teenage daughters I’m very fond of.

I have a history of alcoholism and she’s a hoarder. A week ago, I had an “epiphany”: I am desperately trying to quit drinking for my own sake.

Abby, I am a clean freak living with a hoarder. I come home from work and get depressed and stressed from looking at all the clutter. It is driving me insane. I feel like it is triggering me to stay drunk every night.

I don’t want to lose this woman and her family, but I can’t co-exist in this house. I have left several times, only to

DEAR ABBY Jeanne Phillips miss her and go back. I’m trying to kick the booze, but I know I won’t be able to achieve sobriety while living in this house. – Truly Torn in Texas Dear Truly Torn: If you quit drinking only a week ago, it is important that you find an AA group to help you hang onto your sobriety. That’s step one.

Next, realize that you and the lady you’re living with may share a similar problem. You say you are a “clean freak.” This can be a symptom of an obsessivecompulsive disorder. Hoarding can be a symptom of the

same disorder.

The International OCD Foundation is a reliable resource that may be able to help you both. It offers individuals with this disorder the support they need to manage their symptoms, and has many local chapters. You can locate it online at www. ocfoundation.org or reach it by calling 617-973-5801.

Dear Abby: Maybe you would like to pass this on to the parents of teenage boys. It worked for me when I had the sex talk with my sons. I knew their brains had not yet fully developed. They thought they were invincible and had an “it could never happen to me” attitude.

Because money seems to be the one thing at that age they can relate to, I decided

to turn it into a mathematical problem: I told them that if they got a girl pregnant, they could figure on a minimum of $300 a month child support, multiplied by 12 months for 18 years. (That totals $65,000 – unless the girl has twins, which would double the amount.)

Then I told them if they were tempted to have unprotected sex, they should look at the girl and ask themselves if they would pay her $65,000 to have sex with them. If they couldn’t answer yes, then they needed to walk away.

Abby, it worked! No grandchildren appeared until after they were married. Feel free to share this with other parents who would appreciate a “non-traditional” approach that is effective. – Tony in San Diego

Dear Tony: Gladly. I’m passing your technique along because money is a great motivator, and your idea makes “cents.”

Dear Abby: My roommate insists that undershirts should be washed right-side-out. I say as long as you’re using detergent and bleach, it doesn’t matter. Who is right? – Mr. Clean in Oceanside, Calif.

Dear Mr. Clean: I don’t claim to be a domestic goddess, but I don’t think there is a right or wrong way to wash undershirts. I have heard, however, that washing garments inside out will prevent lint buildup on the outside, and in the case of denim, less fading.

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Sorry, there is no quick fix for a hangover Dear Dr. K: Why do I get a hangover when I drink?

What’s the best way to get rid of it?

Dear Reader: Last night was great – friends, food, fun and wine. Lots of wine. But this morning your head is pounding and your mouth is dry. The lights are too bright and every noise sounds like a jackhammer. Breakfast? You can’t bear the thought of it.

There’s a lot we don’t know about hangovers – but we do know about the effects of alcohol on the body. And what we know may explain some of your hangover symptoms.

For example, alcohol: • Dehydrates you. It interferes with the antidiuretic hormone (ADH), which prevents urination. So the

ASK DR. K Anthony L. Komaroff more alcohol you drink, the more you urinate. This could explain your headache and dry mouth.

• Irritates the stomach lining. This could explain nausea or heartburn.

• Causes increased levels of acid in the blood, low blood sugar and a buildup of toxins.

The effects could leave you feeling fatigued, drowsy or generally unwell.

• Alters normal body rhythms, including sleep and body temperature. That may be why you woke up, wide awake, at 3 a.m.

If you find yourself with

a bad hangover, there’s no quick fix – and some common hangover remedies can be harmful. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) might help with a headache, but it can injure the liver. This is particularly true if you take high doses (more than 2 to 3 grams a day) and you’re a regular, heavy drinker. That’s because alcohol abuse injures the liver and makes it more vulnerable to damage from acetaminophen. Pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil) or naproxen (Aleve) may irritate your already unhappy stomach.

Even coffee might not be the best idea. Caffeine can counter some of your fatigue and lethargy, but it can worsen dehydration, heartburn and an upset stomach.

So if you use caffeine to perk

up, be sure to also drink four to five tall glasses of noncaffeinated fluid.

Here are two suggestions that may help prevent another hangover and are harmless enough to recommend: • Eat something before or while you are drinking. Fatty foods, in particular, slow absorption of alcohol.

• Drink water or a sports drink before and between alcoholic beverages.

Think of a hangover as an unpleasant experience that serves a good purpose: to remind you to drink in moderation. Just having an occasional hangover does not mean you have a problem controlling your use of alcohol. However, if it happens often enough – arbitrarily, I’d say once every

two to three months – it may mean you do have an alcohol problem.

The hangover itself doesn’t produce any lasting damage, at least that we know of. But hangovers do show that alcohol temporarily interferes with normal brain function, and people who drink enough to have frequent hangovers can get lasting brain damage from alcohol. So don’t just follow my advice about how to avoid a hangover; also consider if you might have a problem controlling the amount of alcohol you drink.

• Dr. Komaroff is a physician and professor at Harvard Medical School. Visit www.

AskDoctorK.com to send questions and get additional information.

Follow your head in this matter of the heart Dr. Wallace: Mitch and I met at a party. He asked me for my phone number, and I gave it to him. In the past six months we have gone out three times. The first date was heavenly. I think I fell in love with him that night. The other two dates weren’t quite so heavenly. Both times he was sexually aggressive and became angry when I refused his advances. I understand from mutual friends that Mitch is quite the “lady’s man” and brags about all the girls he has “conquered.”

Last week he called me and invited me to a party

’TWEEN 12 & 20 Robert Wallace at his brother’s fraternity house. I’d really like to go because it sounds like going to a frat party would be a lot of fun. My heart tells me to go for it, but my head says no.

Give me some good advice. – Amber, Lafayette, Ind. Amber: Fraternity parties can be a lot of fun. They can also resemble “Animal House.” But it’s not the party that should bother you, it’s

8ASTROGRAPH

By BERNICE BEDE OSOL Newspaper Enterprise Association

TODAY – In the year ahead, it’s quite likely that you will find yourself entertaining some grandiose hopes. Others might find your thinking to be wishful and extravagant, but that’s because they lack your luck.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) – Your best qualities be front and center in most of your undertakings with others. It can’t help but win you the admiration of many of your peers.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) – You won’t settle for being second best and, consequently, you’ll be able to effectively handle every challenging situation. You’ll thrive under pressure.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) – There’s a chance you could run into someone whom you long ago lost contact with. It’ll be good to catch up, and initial awkwardness will soon give way to the old bonhomie.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) – Don’t despair if you’re disappointed by someone upon whom you were relying, because someone else will turn out to be a better source for what you need.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) – The best way to handle a delicate situation is to be a good listener. Once the injured party has aired his or her mind, he or she is likely to be receptive to your input.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) – This could turn out to be an interesting day, mostly because of an unplanned but pleasant event that ends up favorably altering your routines.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) – Lucky you, because Cupid has singled you out for some special attention. He’ll be working hard for you, assuring that there will be plenty of harmony between you and yours.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) – Certain tasks and/or assignments you usually find to be a bit overwhelming will be more like play today. This is because your mind will only be focused on successful results.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) – Your charismatic personality will be focused on igniting as much warmth and happiness in others as possible, sparking them to do the same.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) – A unique opportunity may develop in a rather unusual fashion. It’s likely that you’ll be able to acquire something that you’ve always wanted. Make the most of it.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) – A project that you got a friend involved in will turn out for the best. It will be an asset for your pal, and for others.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) – Instinctively, you’ll have the ability to see value in things that seem to be of small worth to others. This gift is, perhaps, one of your most profitable assets.

the struggle afterwards.

Here’s the best advice I can give you: Tell this Casanova to get lost. Generally, when your heart tells you one thing and your head tells you another, you should listen to your head.

Dr. Wallace: My boyfriend and I are both 19, high school graduates and employed fulltime. Carl is a car salesman for his uncle’s dealership while I am a food server at an upscale restaurant. Together we have saved over $7,000 for our future together. We will be married, but when is the big question.

8SUDOKU

My parents (I live at home) think we are too young and are encouraging us to wait a year or two longer before we say, “I do.” Carl’s family sort of feels the same way, but they are not as adamant as mine.

Your answer will have nothing to do with our decision about our wedding date.

Still, I would like to know your philosophy on the most desirable age a couple should be before going to the altar. – Kim, Phoenix, Ariz.

Kim: I have no “one-sizefits-all” philosophy of marriage. I don’t recommend marrying too young but

concede the point that many people who marry in their teens make their marriages work and last a lifetime. And many who delay marriage well past high school still wind up in divorce court.

Age at the time of betrothal is far less important than the couple’s maturity, readiness for such a change and depth of love for one another. I do, however, feel that when one or both partners are still in school, marriage should be delayed until after graduation.

• Email Dr. Robert Wallace at rwallace@galesburg.net.

8CROSSWORD

BRIDGE Phillip Alder

How will you there?

Francis Bacon wrote, “Travel, in the younger sort, is part of an education; in the elder, a part of experience. He that travelleth into a country before he hath some entrance into the language, goeth to school and not to travel.”

I suppose that has a parallel in bridge. He that playeth on one suit before he hath some sort of entrance into that hand elsewhere, goeth to destruction and not to success.

In this deal, how should South play in three no-trump after West leads a low heart?

North’s three clubs was a weak jump overcall, showing a good six-card suit and 6 to 10 high-card points. South bid what he hoped he could make. West wisely allowed the unfavorable vulnerability to silence him.

West, deciding that South was prepared for a spade lead, tried a sneaky heart attack.

Clearly, South needed to establish and run dummy’s club suit. However, assuming the defender with the club ace had learned the game more than an hour ago, he would know not to take the first round of clubs, but to wait until the second round.

Then declarer realized that he would need a dummy entry.

So, instead of taking a cheap first trick with dummy’s heart 10, he overtook with his ace and played on clubs, starting with his jack, the honor from the shorter side first.

East won the second club and shifted to a spade, but South took that trick with his ace and led a heart to force a dummy entry.

In whatever language you speak, when you are establishing a long suit in one hand, always check your entrance situation.

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SYCAMORE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SPRING THRIFT SALE RT 64 and JOHNSON AVENUE (1st street east of Peace Rd) Friday & Saturday April 5 & April 6 Friday, April 5, 9am – 6pm with Bake Sale $5 BAG DAY Saturday, April 6 9am – noon Men, Women & Children Clothes, Shoes, Jewelry, Books, Puzzles, CD's, Toys, Antiques, Linens, Household items, Decorations, Miscellaneous.

First Baptist Church Attn: Finance Chair 349 S. 3rd Street DeKalb, IL. 60115

CNAs Prairie Crossing Living & Rehabilitation Center is building a great team and we currently have a variety of hours available (including a limited number of 12 hour shifts, 5 am - 5 pm) for quality C.N.A's. No Mandated Shifts.

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Paint Brushes. NEW! $2/ea. 3 for $5.

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Receiving Assets Per A Q.D.R.O. Make sure you structure the assets properly.

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EXTENDED HOURS FOR ELECTION DAY Tuesday, April 9th 8am - 7pm Remember to VOTE Then Stop by & SHOP

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2325 N. First St CHURCH RUMMAGE SALE April 4-6 9AM to 4PM. Doors open daily at 9. $5 bag sales starts noon on Saturday.

Glad Tidings is hosting a rummage sale benefiting Underground Youth Group supporting missionaries worldwide. Clothing, furniture, toys, games, housewares, books, DVDs.

Esmond 26907 Esmond Rd Saturday, April 6 Sunday, April 7 10am – 5pm Antique china cabinet & buffet, TV, clothes-all sizes, especially men's XL-5X, women's 2X-3X, seasonal decorations, household items, crafts, baskets, some Longaberger, CDs & DVDs, misc.

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200.00 or best offer.

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2004 Pontiac Grand Am Nice, clean, 4 door, 6 cylinder, 62K miles, new brakes, tires, A/C, aluminum wheels. $6795.

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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS WESTERN DIVISION PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR TO NATIONAL CITY BANK, SUCCESSOR TO MID AMERICA BANK, FSB Plaintiff, -v.CUPIA, LLC, AN ILLINOIS LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, et al Defendant 1 : 12 CV 00573 NOTICE OF SPECIAL COMMISSIONER'S SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 15, 2012, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, Special Commissioner appointed herein,will at 11:00 AM on April 16, 2013, at the DeKalb County Courthouse, 133 W State front door entrance, Sycamore, IL, 60178, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 430-436 NORTH MAIN STREET, Sycamore, IL 60178 Property Index No. 0632-227-011. The real estate is improved with a commercial property.

The judgment amount was $1,432,703.30. Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclo-

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purc sure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: MCFADDEN & DILLON, P.C., 120 S. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 1335, CHICAGO, IL 60603, (312) 2018300. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. MCFADDEN & DILLON, P.C. 120 S. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 1335 CHICAGO, IL 60603 (312) 201-8300 Case Number: 1 : 12 CV 00573 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I516304 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, March 15, 22, 29 & April 5, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE

PICNIC TABLE - Step 2 Naurally Playful Outdoor Child Picnic Table With Hole In Middle To Put Umbrella, Neutral Brown Colors So Perfect For Any Location, Good Size, Fits 6 Kids. In Great Shape, Just In Time For The Season, $25.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OMAHA, successor by merger to CASTLE BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, vs.

JAMES L. LeMAR and KENDRA J. LeMAR, as Co-Trustees under the provision of a Living Trust Agreement dated 23rd day of March, 2002; JAMES L. LeMAR; KENDRA J. LeMAR; HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, if any; UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD LIEN CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

No. 12 CH 513 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment for Foreclosure herein entered, the Sheriff of DeKalb County, Sycamore, Illinois, or his deputy, will on Thursday the 9th day of May, 2013, at the hour of 1:00 p.m., DeKalb County Public Safety Building, 150 N Main Street, Sycamore, DeKalb County, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, property commonly known as:228 E. Church St., Sandwich, IL 60548.

This property is residential property. Terms of Sale: This property will not be open for inspection.

This real estate is being sold in an "As Is Condition" for cash and the successful bidder is required to deposit 10% of the bid amount at the time of the sale with the DeKalb County Sheriff and the balance to be paid within twenty-four (24) hours of the sale.

ROGER SCOTT Sheriff of DeKalb County FRANKS, GERKIN & McKENNA, P.C., P.O. Box 5, Marengo, IL 60152 815-923-2107 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, March 29, April 5 & 12, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE 11-051256 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY, SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-FF7 PLAINTIFF, -vsKENNETH R. KLINE A/K/A KENNETH KLINE; JACKIE M. KLINE A/K/A JACKIE KLINE A/K/A JACQUELIN M. KLINE; DEFENDANTS 12 CH 532 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on January 17, 2013; Roger Scott, Sheriff, 150 N. Main Street, Sycamore, IL 60178, will on May 9, 2013 at 1:00 PM, at DeKalb County Public Safety Building, 1st Floor, 150 North Main Street, Sycamore, IL, sell to the highest bidder for cash (ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours, the following described premises situated in Dekalb County, Illinois.

Said sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior liens or 1st Mortgages. The subject property

gage ubj prope y is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff.

Upon the sale being held and the purchaser tendering said bid in cash or certified funds, a receipt of Sale will be issued and/or a Certificate of Sale as required, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon confirmation of said sale by the Court.

Said property is legally described as follows: Commonly known as 903 South Oak Creek Drive, Genoa, IL 60135 Permanent Index No.: 03-30307-005 Improvements: Residential Structure UNKNOWN Units UNKNOWN Bedrooms UNKNOWN Garage UNKNOWN Bathrooms UNKNOWN Other UNKNOWN The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale.

The judgment amount was $270,260.80. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this information.

Ahmed Motiwala Fisher and Shapiro, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 Attorney No: 6308540 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. I521980

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Sycamore 2BR - Mature Lifestyle Nice, quiet & sunny. Off St parking.

No smoking/dogs. On-site laundry.

Call Kris @ 815-501-1872

(Published in Daily Chronicle, April 5, 12 & 19, 2013.)

DeKalb. Location! 3 Bays/Office.

Parking. Rte 38. Adolph Miller RE 815-756-7845 Prime spot!!!

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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS WESTERN DIVISION PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIA-

TION, SUCCESSOR TO NATIONAL CITY BANK, SUCCESSOR TO MID AMERICA BANK, FSB Plaintiff, -v.CUPIA, LLC, AN ILLINOIS LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, et al Defendant 1 : 12 CV 00573 NOTICE OF SPECIAL COMMISSIONER'S SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 15, 2012, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, Special Commissioner appointed herein,will at 11:00 AM on April 16, 2013, at the DeKalb County Courthouse, 133 W State front door entrance, Sycamore, IL, 60178, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THE NORTHERLY 130 FEET OF THE SOUTHERLY 240 FEET OF THE WEST 120 FEET OF OUT LOT ''B'' AND ALSO THE EASTERLY 5 FEET OF THE WESTERLY 125 FEET OF THE NORTHERLY 80 FEET OF THE SOUTHERLY 190 FEET OF SAID OUT LOT ''B,'' ALL IN BOYNTON'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF SYCAMORE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK ''B,'' PAGE 108, IN DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 430-436 NORTH MAIN STREET, Sycamore, IL 60178 Property Index No. 0632-227-011. The real estate is improved with a commercial property.

The judgment amount was $1,432,703.30. Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: MCFADDEN & DILLON, P.C., 120 S. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 1335, CHICAGO, IL 60603, (312) 2018300. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker

Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. MCFADDEN & DILLON, P.C. 120 S. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 1335 CHICAGO, IL 60603 (312) 201-8300 Case Number: 1 : 12 CV 00573 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I516304 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, March 15, 22, 29 & April 5, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OMAHA, successor by merger to CASTLE BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, vs.

JAMES L. LeMAR and KENDRA J. LeMAR, as Co-Trustees under the provision of a Living Trust Agreement dated 23rd day of March, 2002; JAMES L. LeMAR; KENDRA J. LeMAR; HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, if any; UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD LIEN CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

No. 12 CH 513 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that in pursuance of a judgment heretofore entered by said Court in the above entitled cause, Roger Scott, Sheriff of DeKalb County, Illinois will on Thursday the 9th day of May, 2013, at the hour of 1:00 p.m., at the DeKalb County Public Safety Building, 150 N. Main Street, Sycamore, DeKalb County, Illinois sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash and all singular, the following described premises and real estate in said judgment mentioned, situated in the County and State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said judgment to wit: THE NORTH HALF, AND THE NORTH 17 FEET OF THE SOUTH HALF OF A PARCEL OF LAND LYING BETWEEN BLOCKS 5 & 6 IN THE ORIGINAL VILLAGE (NOW CITY) OF SANDWICH, BEING BOUNDED ON THE EAST BY LOTS 1 & 8 OF SAID BLOCK 5, ON THE WEST BY LOTS 4 & 5 OF SAID BLOCK 6, ON THE NORTH BY THE SOUTH LINE OF CHURCH STREET AND ON THE SOUTH BY THE NORTH LINE OF COLLEGE STREET, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK "A" OF PLATS, PAGE 25 ON SEPTEMBER 6, 1856 IN THE ORIGINAL VILLAGE OF SANDWICH, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF DEKALB AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN No.: 19-36-110-005 Together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging. This property is commonly known as 228 E. Church St., Sandwich, IL 60548, DeKalb County, Illinois and is residential property. Terms of Sale: This property will not be open for inspection. This real estate is being sold in an "As Is Condition"

ing for cash and the successful bidder is required to deposit 10% of the bid amount at the time of the sale with the DeKalb County Sheriff and the balance to be paid within twenty-four (24) hours of the sale.

FRANKS, GERKIN & McKENNA, P.C. Attorney for Plaintiff 19333 E. Grant Highway Marengo, Illinois 60152 (815) 923-2107 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, March 29, April 5 & 12, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE 11-051256 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY, SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-FF7 PLAINTIFF, -vsKENNETH R. KLINE A/K/A KENNETH KLINE; JACKIE M. KLINE A/K/A JACKIE KLINE A/K/A JACQUELIN M. KLINE; DEFENDANTS 12 CH 532 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment entered in the above entitled matter on January 17, 2013; Roger Scott, Sheriff, 150 N. Main Street, Sycamore, IL 60178, will on May 9, 2013 at 1:00 PM, at DeKalb County Public Safety Building, 1st Floor, 150 North Main Street, Sycamore, IL, sell to the highest bidder for cash (ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within twenty-four (24) hours, the following described premises situated in Dekalb County, Illinois.

Said sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and any prior liens or 1st Mortgages. The subject property is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title or recourse to Plaintiff.

Upon the sale being held and the purchaser tendering said bid in cash or certified funds, a receipt of Sale will be issued and/or a Certificate of Sale as required, which will entitle the purchaser to a deed upon confirmation of said sale by the Court.

Said property is legally described as follows: LOT 78 IN OAK CREEK ESTATE UNIT 2, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST FRACTIONAL 1/4 OF SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 42 NORTH RANGE 5, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, AND PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 42 NORTH, RANGE 4, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED AUGUST 15, 1995 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 95008157 IN BOOK "Z" OF PLATS, PAGE 68, IN DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 903 South Oak Creek Drive, Genoa, IL 60135 Permanent Index No.: 03-30307-005 Improvements: Residential Structure UNKNOWN Units UNKNOWN Bedrooms UNKNOWN Garage UNKNOWN Bathrooms UNKNOWN Other UNKNOWN The property will NOT be open for inspection prior to the sale.

Friday, April 5, 2013 • Page C7 sp prio The judgment amount was $270,260.80. Prospective purchasers are admonished to check the court file and title records to verify this information.

Ahmed Motiwala Fisher and Shapiro, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 Attorney No: 6308540 THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. I521980 (Published in Daily Chronicle, April 5, 12 & 19, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23RD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY - SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS Bank of America, N.A. PLAINTIFF Vs. Michael A. Hammond; Misty D. Hammond; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants DEFENDANTS 13 CH 00064 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Michael A. Hammond, Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants; That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: LOT 2 IN BELL'S DIVISION, A RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 5 AND 6 AND THE EAST 1/2 OF LOT 4 IN BLOCK 18 OF THE ORIGINAL VILLAGE OF CORTLAND IN SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 5, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED FEBRUARY 29, 2000 IN BOOK "Z" OF PLATS, PAGE 519, AS DOCUMENT NO. 00002374, IN DEKALB COUNTY ILLINOIS. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 13 S. Prairie Street, Cortland, IL 60112 and which said Mortgage was made by: Michael A. Hammond, Misty D. Hammond, the Mortgagor (s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as Nominee for Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp., as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of DeKalb County, Illinois, as Document No. 2009009065; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Maureen A. Josh Clerk of the Circuit Court 133 W. State Street Sycamore, IL 60178 on or before May 6, 2013, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C.

Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-13-02978 NOTE: This law firm is deemed to be a debt collector.

I522005 (Published in Daily Chronicle, April 5, 12 & 19, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTY-THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS

day to Cheryl L. Torres, 8725 Elva Road, DeKalb, Illinois 60115, whose attorneys are The Foster & Buick Law Group, LLC, 2040 Aberdeen Court, Sycamore, Illinois 60178.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court at the DeKalb County Court House, 133 West State Street, Sycamore, Illinois, 60178, or with the representative, or both, no later than 4:30 p.m. on or before the 4th day of October, 2013, and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

Cheryl L. Torres, Administrator

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RUTH A. BERGER DECEASED NO. 13 P 35 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given to creditors of the death of Ruth A. Berger. Letters of office were issued to Nathan Wade, whose address is 1004 Nancy Road, Sandwich, IL 60548 and Charles E. Marshall, whose address is P.O. Box 488, Somonauk, IL 60552, and whose attorney of record is Charles E. Marshall, Post Office Box 488, 121 West DeKalb Street, Somonauk Illinois 60552.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk's Office, DeKalb County Courthouse, 133 West State Street, Sycamore, Illinois, 60178, or with the representative or both on or before the 5th day of October, 2013 or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed. The estate will be administered without Court supervision administration unless an interested party terminates independent supervision administration by filing a petition to terminate under Section 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4).

Nathan Wade, Co-Executor and Charles E. Marshall, CoExecutor for the Estate of Ruth A. Berger, Deceased.

By: /s/ Charles E. Marshall Charles E. Marshall ARDC#01774972 121 West DeKalb Street Post Office Box 488 Somonauk, Illinois 60552 815 498 2332

By: /s/ Jill M. Tritt One of her Attorneys The Foster & Buick Law Group 2040 Aberdeen Court Sycamore, Illinois 60178 Phone (815) 758-6616 (Published in the Daily Chronicle, April 5, 12 & 19, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE CERTIFICATE NUMBER: 2009-00025 TO: ALLEN MCCABE, BRENDA MCCABE, BANA HOLDING CORPORATION C/O LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR RAMP 2007RP1, RESIDENTIAL FUND 138 LLC, JESSE WHITE, SEARS, ROEBUCK AND COMPANY, SEARS ROEBUCK AND COMPANY, NICOR GAS COMPANY, NORTHERN ILLINOIS GAS COMPANY, LVNV FUNDING LLC, AND ALL UNKNOWN OWNERS, OCCUPANTS, BENEFICIARIES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, OR PARTIES INTERESTED. A Petition for Tax Deed on the premises described below has been filed in the Circuit Court of DEKALB County, Illinois, as Case Number 13-TX-3.

On August 21, 2013, at 9:00 AM, the Petitioner will make application to such Court in SYCAMORE, Illinois, for an Order on the petition that a tax deed be issued if the real estate is not redeemed from the sale. The real estate is described as follows, to wit: 02-22-307-024 and was sold on October 25, 2010, for general taxes for the year 2009. The period of redemption will expire on August 05, 2013.

PRAIRIE STATE SECURITIES, L.L.C PETITIONER (Published in the Daily Chronicle, April 4, 5 & 6, 2013.)

(Published in the Daily Chronicle, January 16, 23 & 30, 2013.)

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LEGAL NOTICE CERTIFICATE NUMBER: 2009-00104

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE TWENTY-THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF DE KALB ESTATE OF DORIS A. MALONE, DECEASED. Case No. 13 P 45 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of DORIS A. MALONE, of DeKalb, Illinois. Letters of office were issued on the 27th day of March, 2013,

TO: JEFFERY CHALCRAFT, DERHONDA CHALCRAFT, KIETH MOLLOY, KORRIE MOLLOY, HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORPORATION III, AND ALL UNKNOWN OWNERS, OCCUPANTS, BENEFICIARIES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, OR PARTIES INTERESTED. A Petition for Tax Deed on the premises described below has been filed in the Circuit Court of DEKALB County, Illinois, as Case Number 13-TX-4. On August 21, 2013, at 9:00 AM, the Petitioner

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y, Illinois, as Case Number 13-TX-8.

On August 21, 2013, at 9:00 AM, the Petitioner will make application to such Court in SYCAMORE, Illinois, for an Order on the petition that a tax deed be issued if the real estate is not redeemed from the sale. The real estate is described as follows, to wit: 14-16-277-010 and was sold on October 25, 2010, for general taxes for the year 2009. The period of redemption will expire on August 05, 2013.

(Published in the Daily Chronicle, April 4, 5 & 6, 2013.)

PRAIRIE STATE SECURITIES, L.L.C PETITIONER

will make application to such Court in SYCAMORE, Illinois, for an Order on the petition that a tax deed be issued if the real estate is not redeemed from the sale. The real estate is described as follows, to wit: 03-30-306-015 and was sold on October 25, 2010, for general taxes for the year 2009. The period of redemption will expire on August 05, 2013.

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LEGAL NOTICE CERTIFICATE NUMBER: 2009-00207

PUBLIC NOTICE

TO: WILLIAM J DENNISON, WILLIAM J DENNISON, SANDRA DENNISON, SANDRA DENNISON, TODD JAVOR, US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE OF THE SECURITY NATIONAL MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-2, US BANKCORP ASSET MANAGEMENT INC, AND ALL UNKNOWN OWNERS, OCCUPANTS, BENEFICIARIES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, OR PARTIES INTERESTED. A Petition for Tax Deed on the premises described below has been filed in the Circuit Court of DEKALB County, Illinois, as Case Number 13-TX-5. On August 21, 2013, at 9:00 AM, the Petitioner will make application to such Court in SYCAMORE, Illinois, for an Order on the petition that a tax deed be issued if the real estate is not redeemed from the sale. The real estate is described as follows, to wit: 06-32-201-025 and was sold on October 25, 2010, for general taxes for the year 2009. The period of redemption will expire on August 05, 2013.

PRAIRIE STATE SECURITIES, L.L.C PETITIONER (Published in the Daily Chronicle, April 4, 5 & 6, 2013.)

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LEGAL NOTICE CERTIFICATE NUMBER: 2009-00828 TO: MELANIA FERRER, LAURA DORRE, MARVIC SAJULAN, RODOLFO SAJULAN, DAN STOKES, SALLY BREWER, HEARTLAND BANK AND TRUST CO. AS SUCCESSOR TO FARMERS STATE BANK OF SOMONAUK, HEARTLAND BANCORP, INC AS SUCCESSOR TO FARMERS STATE BANK OF SOMONAUK CITY OF SANDWICH ATTN: DENISE IL, FERRER & ASSOCIATES, PRIMERICA, JEFFREY CLEVINGER, AND ALL UNKNOWN OWNERS, OCCUPANTS, BENEFICIARIES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, OR PARTIES INTERESTED. A Petition for Tax Deed on the premises described below has been filed in the Circuit Court of DEKALB County, Illinois, as Case Number 13-TX-9.

On August 21, 2013, at 9:00 AM, the Petitioner will make application to such Court in SYCAMORE, Illinois, for an Order on the petition that a tax deed be issued if the real estate is not redeemed from the sale. The real estate is described as follows, to wit: 19-35-127-006 and was sold on October 25, 2010, for general taxes for the year 2009. The period of redemption will expire on August 05, 2013.

PRAIRIE STATE SECURITIES, L.L.C PETITIONER

LEGAL NOTICE CERTIFICATE NUMBER: 2009-00292 TO: CHARLES PAUL, JEAN PAUL, JANICE NEWELL CARLTON, GALAXY SITES LLC, AND ALL UNKNOWN OWNERS, OCCUPANTS, BENEFICIARIES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, OR PARTIES INTERESTED. A Petition for Tax Deed on the premises described below has been filed in the Circuit Court of DEKALB County, Illinois, as Case Number 13-TX-6.

On August 21, 2013, at 9:00 AM, the Petitioner will make application to such Court in SYCAMORE, Illinois, for an Order on the petition that a tax deed be issued if the real estate is not redeemed from the sale. The real estate is described as follows, to wit: 08-14-132-009 and was sold on October 25, 2010, for general taxes for the year 2009. The period of redemption will expire on August 05, 2013.

PRAIRIE STATE SECURITIES, L.L.C PETITIONER (Published in the Daily Chronicle, April 4, 5 & 6, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE CERTIFICATE NUMBER: 2009-00743 TO: TODD SIMONSON, JENNIFER BOCK, RODGER SIMONSON, CINDY SIMONSON, AND ALL UNKNOWN OWNERS, OCCUPANTS, BENEFICIARIES, HEIRS, DEVISEES, OR PARTIES INTERESTED. A Petition for Tax Deed on the premises described below has been filed in the Circuit Court of DEKALB County,

(Published in the Daily Chronicle, April 4, 5 & 6, 2013.)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 23rd JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DEKALB COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DONALD C. TYRRELL, SR. Deceased Case No. 2013 P 44 INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION PUBLICATION NOTICE TO: CREDITORS, CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES 1. Notice is given of the death of Donald C. Tyrrell, Sr., who died on February 9, 2013 a resident of Sycamore, Illinois.

2. The Representative for the estate and his/her address is: Donald C. Tyrrell, Jr., 15811 Plank Road, Sycamore, IL 60178.

3. The attorney for the estate and his/her address is: Richard D. Larson, 111 E Elm; PO Box 323, Sycamore, IL 60178.

4. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before September 30, 2013. Claims against the estate may be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, 133 W. State St., Sycamore, IL 60178, or with the Representative, or both. Any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

5. On March 27, 2013, an Order Admitting the Will to Probate and/or Appointing the Representa-

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$267,000 • 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths • Office, den, and family room • New kitchen and cedar deck • 3 wood-burning fireplaces • Golf course view Call McCabe Realtors: Agent owned 815 756-8505 SOLID BRICK HOME

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Cortland $159,500 95 W Meadow Dr. Backs to open area in Richland Trails, rent w/option possible, 2,100+ sq ft, 4br incl 14x17 master w/3 closets, loft, 2nd flr laundry, vaulted 16x10 fam rm. MLS ID 08263703 Peggy Ramirez 815-756-2557

DeKalb $469,900 3433 Roseman Ln. In Bridges of River Mist, 3,000+ sq ft, vaulted & tray ceilings, hardwood flrs w/inlay, 1st flr master suite, winding wrought iron staircase, 2 fpl, fin bsmt w/rec rm, media rm & 5th bedroom. MLS ID 08297312 Ronda Ball 815-756-2557

DeKalb $325,000 3101 Wolf Ct. In Bridges of Rivermist, 3500 sq ft home w/oak flrs, brick fpl, fin bsmt media area, office & 4th ba. Paver patio & 20x16 sun rm built in 2011 overlooks creek. MLS ID 08300998 Kelly Miller 815-756-2557

DeKalb $279,900 150 Buena Vista Dr. 3200+ sq ft on the golf course! 4br, 2.5 baths, flr to ceil gas fpl in fam rm. Hardwood flrs in liv & din rms plus 10x10 office. Fin bsmt rec & game rms.

MLS ID 08299763 Nancy Watson 815-756-2557

DeKalb $211,900 3275 Meadow Trl. 3br, 2ba, impressive great rm has fpl & French drs to fam rm, din rm off kit, lookout bsmt w/ roughed-in bath, updated central air, deck in tree-lined back yard. MLS ID 08301834 Linda Smith 815-756-2557

DeKalb $210,000 1022 Fox Hollow. Approx 2,400 sq ft, 4br incl vaulted master w/Jacuzzi & walk-in closet, kit has oak cabinets & opens to fam rm w/fpl, full bsmt w/roughed-in bath.

MLS ID 07940330 The Brunett Team 815-756-2557

DeKalb $209,750 634 Grange Ct. On 3/4 acre cul-de-sac lot in Devonaire Farms. 2400+ sq ft home w/4br, pantry & island in fully applianced kit, 1st flr den. New Feldco windows. Oversized concrete patio & pool. MLS ID 08301029 Kelly Miller 815-756-2557

DeKalb $190,000 21048 Donny Brook Ln. On over half acre near NIU, 1,872 sq ft ranch, 3br, liv/din w/fpl, skylites & French drs to deck. Bonus rm in bsmt, 2 car att & 2.5 car detached garages, fenced back yard w/pool. MLS ID 08162883 Judy Lacefield 815-784-4582

DeKalb $145,900 1515 Legacy Dr 4. Summit Enclave townhouse near NIU, 1,600+ sq ft, 3br, 2.5ba, 2nd flr laundry, 9 ft ceilings on main level, oak kit w/appliances, 19x13 liv rm. MLS ID 08022190 Mario Gumino 815-756-2557

DeKalb $140,000 1363 Omega Cir. Backing to farm in Edens Gardens near I-88 & NIU, 2,266 sq ft, 3br plus bonus rm up, hardwood flr in kit & eating area that opens to fam rm w/fpl, bsmt.

MLS ID 08067945 Katie Morsch 815-756-2557

DeKalb $119,900 323 Manning Dr. In Fairview South close to I-88! Over 1300 sq ft townhouse w/hardwood flrs thru liv & din rms & kit, gas stone fpl, fin bsmt fam rm w/bar & full 2nd bath. MLS ID 08298116 Nancy Watson 815-756-2557

DeKalb $114,900 1804 Margaret Ln. Bank-owned approx 1819 sq ft raised ranch in Hillcrest. Updated kit cabinets, lower fam rm w/ fpl, sliding glass drs to deck & patio. MLS ID 08300532

DeKalb $90,900 848 S Eleventh St. Double wide modular home in Southmoore Estates, approx 1,600 sq ft, walk-in closets in all 3br, 2ba, vaulted ceilings, skylites, 12x21 liv rm w/fpl, 10x22 deck. MLS ID 08163408 The Brunett Team 815-756-2557

DeKalb $90,000 1429 Elmwood Ave. Approx. 1400 sq ft home w/1br down & 2 br up, 2 full baths, liv & din rms, 16x8 screened front porch, updated roof & furnace. MLS ID 08298514

DeKalb $70,400 201 Cotton Ave. Bank-owned 3br home needs work. Full bsmt, 2 car garage. Approved for Homepath renovation financing. MLS ID 08301791

Genoa $499,300 32730 Pleasant Hill Rd. On 18.49 acres on Kishwaukee River! 3br, 3 baths, 2 fpl (1 in 22x13 1st flr office), wood laminate flrs in din, kit & laundry. Pond, gazebo plus 20x30 outbldg. MLS ID 08302732 630-553-9000 Joline Suchy 815-784-4582

Genoa $289,550 30755 Royal Oak Rd. On the 10th fairway in Oak Club of Genoa! 3 br, 2.5 baths, 19x17 kit opens to screened porch & deck. Liv & din rms, fam rm fpl, part fin bsmt rec rm & office. MLS ID 08303471 Joline Suchy 815-784-4582

Genoa $150,000 311 Winding Trl. In Riverbend, custom paint, 3br on main level plus 3 more bedrooms, 3rd full bath & rec rm w/ gas fpl in bsmt. Wood laminate flr in kit, main flr laundry.

MLS ID 08304703 Nancy Watson 815-756-2557

Hinckley $144,900 204 S Sycamore St. On 100x204 lot backing to woods & stream just a block from downtown, quick close OK, hardwood flrs & original woodwork thruout, 3br, 1.5ba, 25x15 liv rm, huge bsmt. Furnishings also avail. MLS ID 07984730 Megan Martin 815-784-4582

Kingston $324,500 29855 Oak Meadow Dr. 1+ acres, Sycamore Schools, upstairs has 4br plus 24x23 bonus rm/5thbr, 3.5ba, 9 ft ceilings & hardwood flrs on main level, office, Pella windows, 42 inch maple cabinets, lookout bsmt. MLS ID 08169376 Kelly Miller 815-756-2557

Malta $94,500 407 E Van Buren St. On double fenced lot, 2br home w/ oak cabinets & Corian counters in 17x12 kit. Hardwood flrs, 17x13 fam rm w/fpl. Cedar deck w/screened rm.

MLS ID 08299166 Joline Suchy 815-784-4582

Maple Park $550,000 50W275 Route 64 Hwy. Commercial bldg in western Kane Co, 4,400 sq ft, insulated shop w/concrete flr, 220 3-phase electric, two-12 ft overhead drs, loft storage, equipped office. Will also consider lease. MLS ID 08253392 Julie Fabrizius 815-756-2557

Monroe Center $137,000 106 W Main St. 2 unit is great investment, each apt has 2br (lower has 1.5ba), laundry facilities & storage in bsmt, divided 2 car gar for extra income. Recently updated insulation, siding & roof! MLS ID 08090256 Julie Fabrizius 815-756-2557

Sycamore $315,000 1880 Spears Rd. 1.13 acres overlooking woods! Master br has whirlpool, corner fpl & tray ceil! Main flr 4thbr, hardwood flrs thru 1st flr, 2.5 car gar w/bsmt access, 20x18 deck, 18x44 Sonco inground pool! MLS ID 08043541 Kelly Miller 815-756-2557

Sycamore $315,000 1323 Windfield Dr. Backs to open field, 16x20 kit w/hardwood flr, 3-sided fpl, fin bsmt w/radiant heated flr, fam rm, kitchenette, 3rd bath & possible 4th & 5th bedrooms.

2-tier deck w/screened gazebo. MLS ID 08304150 Nancy Watson 815-756-2557

Sycamore $289,000 1339 Yorkshire Dr. In Foxpointe, approx 3,400 sq ft, cathedral ceiling & fpl in fam rm, hardwood flr in kit, 1st flr office, fin bsmt w/rec & exercise rms, 2nd kit, 4th full bath & possible 5thbr. MLS ID 08047021 Nancy Watson 815-756-2557

Sycamore $249,500 517 Nathan Lattin Ln. Overlooking pond in Heron Creek, 2,650 sq ft, 17x15 master suite w/whirlpool, French drs to 4thbr or office, fpl in fam rm, hardwood flring in kit & din rm, lookout bsmt. MLS ID 08230721 Kelly Miller 815-756-2557

Sycamore $189,000 1626 Brickville Rd. Side-by-side ranch duplex on 60x178 lot is great investment, both units avail (currently leased), each has 2br & partly fin bsmt. Built-in storage attached to 2 car gar. MLS ID 08103300 Joline Suchy 815-784-4582

Sycamore $170,000 849 Croatian Ct. End-unit ranch townhouse backs to row of pine trees in Grandview Townhouses! 2br, 2ba, 29x14 liv/din combo w/fpl & vaulted ceiling w/skylites. Fin lower level. MLS ID 08264048 Nancy Watson 815-756-2557

Sycamore $127,900 1114 Wild St. 1000 sq ft home w/new carpet thruout!

Part fin bsmt w/3rd br plus rough in for 2nd bath. 2 sets of French drs open to 15x20 deck in fenced yard. MLS ID 08303299 Ronda Ball 815-756-2557

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